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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 315.05 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 315.05 and 118.56 is: 177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 315.05 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/315.05 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 315.05 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 37,352.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,352.33/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.87

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