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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.56, 315.45 and 176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.56, 315.45 and 176.27 is: 264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.56 : 315.45 = 176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.56/315.45 = 176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.56x = 315.45 × 176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.56x = 55,602.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,602.79/210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.08

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