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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.17, 315.29 and 101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.17, 315.29 and 101.97 is: 152.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.17 : 315.29 = 101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.17/315.29 = 101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.17x = 315.29 × 101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.17x = 32,150.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,150.38/210.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.97

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