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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.73, 316.10 and 56.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.73, 316.10 and 56.68 is: 85.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.73 : 316.10 = 56.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.73/316.10 = 56.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.73x = 316.10 × 56.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.73x = 17,916.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,916.55/210.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.02

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