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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.04, 314.85 and 158.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.04, 314.85 and 158.53 is: 237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.04 : 314.85 = 158.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.04/314.85 = 158.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.04x = 314.85 × 158.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.04x = 49,913.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,913.17/210.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.64

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