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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.54, 315.44 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.54, 315.44 and 178 is: 266.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.54 : 315.44 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.54/315.44 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.54x = 315.44 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.54x = 56,148.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,148.32/210.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.69

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