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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.46, 315.60 and 114.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.46, 315.60 and 114.34 is: 171.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.46 : 315.60 = 114.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.46/315.60 = 114.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.46x = 315.60 × 114.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.46x = 36,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,085.70/210.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.46

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