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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.09, 314.21 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.09, 314.21 and 158.16 is: 236.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.09 : 314.21 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.09/314.21 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.09x = 314.21 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.09x = 49,695.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,695.45/210.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.54

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