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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.20, 314.91 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.20, 314.91 and 176.18 is: 263.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.20 : 314.91 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.20/314.91 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.20x = 314.91 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.20x = 55,480.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,480.84/210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.94

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