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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.12, 315.17 and 73.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.12, 315.17 and 73.16 is: 109.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.12 : 315.17 = 73.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.12/315.17 = 73.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.12x = 315.17 × 73.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.12x = 23,057.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,057.84/210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.74

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