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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.79, 290.91 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.79, 290.91 and 117.54 is: 162.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.79 : 290.91 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.79/290.91 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.79x = 290.91 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.79x = 34,193.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,193.56/210.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.22

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