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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.90, 315.93 and 178.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.90, 315.93 and 178.41 is: 267.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.90 : 315.93 = 178.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.90/315.93 = 178.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.90x = 315.93 × 178.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.90x = 56,365.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,365.07/210.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.26

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