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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.18, 315.33 and 173.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.18, 315.33 and 173.61 is: 260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.18 : 315.33 = 173.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.18/315.33 = 173.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.18x = 315.33 × 173.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.18x = 54,744.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,744.44/210.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.46

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