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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 314.68 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 314.68 and 113.76 is: 170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 314.68 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/314.68 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 314.68 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 35,798.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,798.00/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.34

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