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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.02, 315.16 and 169.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.02, 315.16 and 169.79 is: 254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.02 : 315.16 = 169.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.02/315.16 = 169.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.02x = 315.16 × 169.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.02x = 53,509.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,509.02/210.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.79

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