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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.80, 291.12 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.80, 291.12 and 161.84 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.80 : 291.12 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.80/291.12 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.80x = 291.12 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.80x = 47,114.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,114.86/210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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