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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.74, 315.53 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.74, 315.53 and 108.06 is: 161.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.74 : 315.53 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.74/315.53 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.74x = 315.53 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.74x = 34,095.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,095.63/210.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.79

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