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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.54, 314.52 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.54, 314.52 and 113.42 is: 170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.54 : 314.52 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.54/314.52 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.54x = 314.52 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.54x = 35,672.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,672.86/209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.24

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