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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.66, 314.52 and 181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.66, 314.52 and 181.74 is: 271.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.66 : 314.52 = 181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.66/314.52 = 181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.66x = 314.52 × 181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.66x = 57,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,160.86/210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.34

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