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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 290.94 and 167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 290.94 and 167.12 is: 230.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 290.94 = 167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/290.94 = 167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 290.94 × 167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 48,621.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,621.89/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.57

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