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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.74, 315.88 and 113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.74, 315.88 and 113.17 is: 169.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.74 : 315.88 = 113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.74/315.88 = 113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.74x = 315.88 × 113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.74x = 35,748.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,748.14/210.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.63

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