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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 314.76 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 314.76 and 178.44 is: 266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 314.76 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/314.76 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 314.76 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 56,165.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,165.77/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.39

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