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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.93, 290.71 and 175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.93, 290.71 and 175.97 is: 242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.93 : 290.71 = 175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.93/290.71 = 175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.93x = 290.71 × 175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.93x = 51,156.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,156.24/210.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.53

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