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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.47, 315.66 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.47, 315.66 and 112.92 is: 169.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.47 : 315.66 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.47/315.66 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.47x = 315.66 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.47x = 35,644.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,644.33/210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.36

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