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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.96, 316.49 and 119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.96, 316.49 and 119.66 is: 179.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.96 : 316.49 = 119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.96/316.49 = 119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.96x = 316.49 × 119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.96x = 37,869.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,869.01/210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.51

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