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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.96, 315.72 and 173.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.96, 315.72 and 173.97 is: 260.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.96 : 315.72 = 173.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.96/315.72 = 173.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.96x = 315.72 × 173.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.96x = 54,925.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,925.81/210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.36

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