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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.98, 290.88 and 161.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.98, 290.88 and 161.78 is: 223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.98 : 290.88 = 161.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.98/290.88 = 161.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.98x = 290.88 × 161.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.98x = 47,058.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,058.57/210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.05

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