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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 315.11 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 315.11 and 113.81 is: 170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 315.11 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/315.11 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 315.11 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 35,862.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,862.89/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.78

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