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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.34, 314.02 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.34, 314.02 and 177.94 is: 265.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.34 : 314.02 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.34/314.02 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.34x = 314.02 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.34x = 55,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,876.72/210.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.65

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