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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.08, 314.64 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.08, 314.64 and 169.31 is: 253.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.08 : 314.64 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.08/314.64 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.08x = 314.64 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.08x = 53,270.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,270.13/210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.58

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