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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.29, 315.45 and 118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.29, 315.45 and 118.94 is: 178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.29 : 315.45 = 118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.29/315.45 = 118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.29x = 315.45 × 118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.29x = 37,518.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,518.05/210.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.42

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