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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 315.08 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 315.08 and 81.76 is: 122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 315.08 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/315.08 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 315.08 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 25,760.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,760.94/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.67

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