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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 315.56 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 315.56 and 112.88 is: 169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 315.56 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/315.56 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 315.56 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 35,620.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,620.41/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.43

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