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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 290.28 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 290.28 and 158.64 is: 219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 290.28 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/290.28 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 290.28 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 46,050.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,050.02/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.12

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