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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.45, 315.56 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.45, 315.56 and 73.44 is: 110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.45 : 315.56 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.45/315.56 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.45x = 315.56 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.45x = 23,174.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,174.36/210.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.12

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