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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.85, 290.97 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.85, 290.97 and 117.60 is: 162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.85 : 290.97 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.85/290.97 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.85x = 290.97 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.85x = 34,216.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,216.82/210.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.28

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