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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 291.20 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 291.20 and 169.76 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 291.20 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/291.20 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 291.20 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 49,434.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,434.11/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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