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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.99, 317.25 and 169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.99, 317.25 and 169.95 is: 255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.99 : 317.25 = 169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.99/317.25 = 169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.99x = 317.25 × 169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.99x = 53,916.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,916.64/210.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.54

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