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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 290.86 and 161.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 290.86 and 161.67 is: 222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 290.86 = 161.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/290.86 = 161.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 290.86 × 161.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 47,023.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,023.34/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.99

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