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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 290.80 and 161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 290.80 and 161.62 is: 222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 290.80 = 161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/290.80 = 161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 290.80 × 161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 46,999.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,999.10/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.91

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