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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 290.88 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 290.88 and 169.50 is: 233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 290.88 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/290.88 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 290.88 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 49,304.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,304.16/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.85

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