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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.56, 315.77 and 107.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.56, 315.77 and 107.78 is: 161.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.56 : 315.77 = 107.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.56/315.77 = 107.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.56x = 315.77 × 107.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.56x = 34,033.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,033.15/210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.63

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