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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.99, 291.16 and 117.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.99, 291.16 and 117.73 is: 162.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.99 : 291.16 = 117.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.99/291.16 = 117.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.99x = 291.16 × 117.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.99x = 34,278.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,278.27/210.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.46

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