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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.94, 315.87 and 176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.94, 315.87 and 176.62 is: 264.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.94 : 315.87 = 176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.94/315.87 = 176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.94x = 315.87 × 176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.94x = 55,788.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,788.96/210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.48

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