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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.52, 315.86 and 107.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.52, 315.86 and 107.83 is: 161.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.52 : 315.86 = 107.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.52/315.86 = 107.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.52x = 315.86 × 107.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.52x = 34,059.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,059.18/210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.79

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