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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.43, 315.45 and 119.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.43, 315.45 and 119.17 is: 178.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.43 : 315.45 = 119.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.43/315.45 = 119.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.43x = 315.45 × 119.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.43x = 37,592.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,592.18/210.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.64

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