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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.83, 315.54 and 113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.83, 315.54 and 113.18 is: 169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.83 : 315.54 = 113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.83/315.54 = 113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.83x = 315.54 × 113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.83x = 35,711.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,711.24/210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.39

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