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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.55, 315.95 and 174.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.55, 315.95 and 174.91 is: 262.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.55 : 315.95 = 174.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.55/315.95 = 174.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.55x = 315.95 × 174.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.55x = 55,262.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,262.81/210.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.47

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