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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.07, 316.14 and 173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.07, 316.14 and 173.80 is: 261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.07 : 316.14 = 173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.07/316.14 = 173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.07x = 316.14 × 173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.07x = 54,945.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,945.13/210.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.56

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