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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.10, 314.46 and 164.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.10, 314.46 and 164.53 is: 246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.10 : 314.46 = 164.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.10/314.46 = 164.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.10x = 314.46 × 164.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.10x = 51,738.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,738.10/210.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.25

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