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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.23, 315.17 and 73.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.23, 315.17 and 73.25 is: 109.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.23 : 315.17 = 73.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.23/315.17 = 73.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.23x = 315.17 × 73.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.23x = 23,086.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,086.62/210.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.82

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