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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.61, 315.78 and 170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.61, 315.78 and 170.11 is: 255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.61 : 315.78 = 170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.61/315.78 = 170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.61x = 315.78 × 170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.61x = 53,717.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,717.34/210.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.06

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