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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.82, 316.50 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.82, 316.50 and 176.80 is: 265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.82 : 316.50 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.82/316.50 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.82x = 316.50 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.82x = 55,957.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,957.20/210.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.43

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