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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.32, 315.17 and 118.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.32, 315.17 and 118.99 is: 178.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.32 : 315.17 = 118.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.32/315.17 = 118.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.32x = 315.17 × 118.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.32x = 37,502.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,502.08/210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.31

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