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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.67, 315.81 and 108.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.67, 315.81 and 108.01 is: 161.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.67 : 315.81 = 108.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.67/315.81 = 108.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.67x = 315.81 × 108.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.67x = 34,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,108.65/210.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.90

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