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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.32, 315.54 and 73.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.32, 315.54 and 73.43 is: 110.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.32 : 315.54 = 73.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.32/315.54 = 73.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.32x = 315.54 × 73.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.32x = 23,168.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,168.52/210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.16

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