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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 316.28 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 316.28 and 176.88 is: 265.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 316.28 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/316.28 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 316.28 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 55,943.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,943.61/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.24

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