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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.97, 316.58 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.97, 316.58 and 113.46 is: 170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.97 : 316.58 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.97/316.58 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.97x = 316.58 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.97x = 35,919.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,919.17/210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.26

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