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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.18, 315.03 and 158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.18, 315.03 and 158.66 is: 237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.18 : 315.03 = 158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.18/315.03 = 158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.18x = 315.03 × 158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.18x = 49,981.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,981.08/210.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.80

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