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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.58, 315.99 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.58, 315.99 and 169.50 is: 254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.58 : 315.99 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.58/315.99 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.58x = 315.99 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.58x = 53,560.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,560.31/210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.35

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