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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.20, 315.52 and 177.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.20, 315.52 and 177.85 is: 266.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.20 : 315.52 = 177.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.20/315.52 = 177.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.20x = 315.52 × 177.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.20x = 56,113.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,113.74/210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.96

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