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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 289.24 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 289.24 and 177.84 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 289.24 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/289.24 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 289.24 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 51,438.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,438.44/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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