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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.96, 316.71 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.96, 316.71 and 114.84 is: 172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.96 : 316.71 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.96/316.71 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.96x = 316.71 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.96x = 36,370.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,370.98/210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.41

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