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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.71, 315.26 and 114.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.71, 315.26 and 114.59 is: 171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.71 : 315.26 = 114.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.71/315.26 = 114.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.71x = 315.26 × 114.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.71x = 36,126.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,126.29/210.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.45

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