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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.63, 315.33 and 170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.63, 315.33 and 170.13 is: 254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.63 : 315.33 = 170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.63/315.33 = 170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.63x = 315.33 × 170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.63x = 53,647.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,647.09/210.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.70

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