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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.98, 291.11 and 117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.98, 291.11 and 117.69 is: 162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.98 : 291.11 = 117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.98/291.11 = 117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.98x = 291.11 × 117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.98x = 34,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,260.74/210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.39

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