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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.05, 314.83 and 173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.05, 314.83 and 173.60 is: 260.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.05 : 314.83 = 173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.05/314.83 = 173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.05x = 314.83 × 173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.05x = 54,654.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,654.49/210.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.20

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