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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.50, 315.60 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.50, 315.60 and 164.94 is: 247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.50 : 315.60 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.50/315.60 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.50x = 315.60 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.50x = 52,053.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,053.26/210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.29

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