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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.74, 316.19 and 113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.74, 316.19 and 113.21 is: 169.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.74 : 316.19 = 113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.74/316.19 = 113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.74x = 316.19 × 113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.74x = 35,795.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,795.76/210.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.86

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