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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.39, 316.19 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.39, 316.19 and 173.94 is: 261.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.39 : 316.19 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.39/316.19 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.39x = 316.19 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.39x = 54,998.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,998.09/210.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.41

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