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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.32, 315.12 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.32, 315.12 and 169.68 is: 254.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.32 : 315.12 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.32/315.12 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.32x = 315.12 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.32x = 53,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,469.56/210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.23

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