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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.98, 316.34 and 113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.98, 316.34 and 113.39 is: 170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.98 : 316.34 = 113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.98/316.34 = 113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.98x = 316.34 × 113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.98x = 35,867.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,867.64/210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.01

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