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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.52, 315.50 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.52, 315.50 and 118.06 is: 176.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.52 : 315.50 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.52/315.50 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.52x = 315.50 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.52x = 37,247.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,247.93/210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.93

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