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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.47, 315.16 and 165.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.47, 315.16 and 165.05 is: 247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.47 : 315.16 = 165.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.47/315.16 = 165.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.47x = 315.16 × 165.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.47x = 52,016.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,016.35/210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.15

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