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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 291.04 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 291.04 and 117.66 is: 162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 291.04 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/291.04 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 291.04 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 34,243.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,243.77/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.35

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