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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.18, 315.27 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.18, 315.27 and 169.50 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.18 : 315.27 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.18/315.27 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.18x = 315.27 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.18x = 53,438.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,438.27/210.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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