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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.81, 290.52 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.81, 290.52 and 168.75 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.81 : 290.52 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.81/290.52 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.81x = 290.52 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.81x = 49,025.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,025.25/210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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