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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.08, 315.12 and 169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.08, 315.12 and 169.58 is: 254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.08 : 315.12 = 169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.08/315.12 = 169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.08x = 315.12 × 169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.08x = 53,436.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,436.47/210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.37

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