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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.86, 316.38 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.86, 316.38 and 113.34 is: 170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.86 : 316.38 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.86/316.38 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.86x = 316.38 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.86x = 35,858.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,858.51/210.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.06

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