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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.80, 314.78 and 172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.80, 314.78 and 172.36 is: 257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.80 : 314.78 = 172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.80/314.78 = 172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.80x = 314.78 × 172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.80x = 54,255.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,255.48/210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.38

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