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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.97, 315.06 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.97, 315.06 and 113.76 is: 170.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.97 : 315.06 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.97/315.06 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.97x = 315.06 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.97x = 35,841.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,841.23/209.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.70

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