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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.58, 315.77 and 73.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.58, 315.77 and 73.55 is: 110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.58 : 315.77 = 73.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.58/315.77 = 73.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.58x = 315.77 × 73.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.58x = 23,225.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,225.31/210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.29

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