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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.70, 315.96 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.70, 315.96 and 155 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.70 : 315.96 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.70/315.96 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.70x = 315.96 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.70x = 48,973.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,973.80/210.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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