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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.83, 316.50 and 177.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.83, 316.50 and 177.02 is: 265.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.83 : 316.50 = 177.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.83/316.50 = 177.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.83x = 316.50 × 177.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.83x = 56,026.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,026.83/210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.74

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