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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.40, 315.06 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.40, 315.06 and 113.74 is: 170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.40 : 315.06 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.40/315.06 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.40x = 315.06 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.40x = 35,834.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,834.92/210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.32

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