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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.08, 313.66 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.08, 313.66 and 174.08 is: 259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.08 : 313.66 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.08/313.66 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.08x = 313.66 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.08x = 54,601.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,601.93/210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.91

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