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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 289.98 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 289.98 and 158.16 is: 218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 289.98 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/289.98 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 289.98 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 45,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,863.24/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.40

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