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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 290.95 and 117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 290.95 and 117.58 is: 162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 290.95 = 117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/290.95 = 117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 290.95 × 117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 34,209.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,209.90/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.26

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