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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.66, 316.01 and 73.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.66, 316.01 and 73.70 is: 110.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.66 : 316.01 = 73.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.66/316.01 = 73.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.66x = 316.01 × 73.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.66x = 23,289.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,289.39/210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.55

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