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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.74, 316.08 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.74, 316.08 and 170.40 is: 255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.74 : 316.08 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.74/316.08 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.74x = 316.08 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.74x = 53,860.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,860.03/210.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.57

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