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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.78, 316.26 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.78, 316.26 and 108.18 is: 162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.78 : 316.26 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.78/316.26 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.78x = 316.26 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.78x = 34,213.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,213.01/210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.32

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