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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 289.56 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 289.56 and 175.08 is: 241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 289.56 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/289.56 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 289.56 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 50,696.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,696.16/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.41

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