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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.51, 315.77 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.51, 315.77 and 107.51 is: 161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.51 : 315.77 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.51/315.77 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.51x = 315.77 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.51x = 33,946.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,946.32/210.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.26

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