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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.72, 315.99 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.72, 315.99 and 114.42 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.72 : 315.99 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.72/315.99 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.72x = 315.99 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.72x = 36,155.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,155.58/210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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