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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.15, 314.82 and 174.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.15, 314.82 and 174.51 is: 261.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.15 : 314.82 = 174.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.15/314.82 = 174.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.15x = 314.82 × 174.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.15x = 54,939.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,939.24/210.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.43

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