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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.68, 315.73 and 118.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.68, 315.73 and 118.17 is: 177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.68 : 315.73 = 118.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.68/315.73 = 118.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.68x = 315.73 × 118.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.68x = 37,309.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,309.81/210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.09

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