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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 290.61 and 167.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 290.61 and 167.10 is: 230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 290.61 = 167.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/290.61 = 167.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 290.61 × 167.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 48,560.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,560.93/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.32

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