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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.29, 315.55 and 159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.29, 315.55 and 159.25 is: 238.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.29 : 315.55 = 159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.29/315.55 = 159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.29x = 315.55 × 159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.29x = 50,251.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,251.34/210.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.96

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