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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.57, 315.81 and 113.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.57, 315.81 and 113.03 is: 169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.57 : 315.81 = 113.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.57/315.81 = 113.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.57x = 315.81 × 113.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.57x = 35,694.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,694.43/210.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.51

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