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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 315.36 and 119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 315.36 and 119.04 is: 178.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 315.36 = 119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/315.36 = 119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 315.36 × 119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 37,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,540.45/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.56

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