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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.30, 315.47 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.30, 315.47 and 171.82 is: 257.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.30 : 315.47 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.30/315.47 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.30x = 315.47 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.30x = 54,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,204.06/210.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.75

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