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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.31, 316.19 and 170.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.31, 316.19 and 170.01 is: 255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.31 : 316.19 = 170.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.31/316.19 = 170.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.31x = 316.19 × 170.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.31x = 53,754.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,754.61/210.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.60

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