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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 315.59 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 315.59 and 174.16 is: 261.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 315.59 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/315.59 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 315.59 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 54,963.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,963.15/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.53

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