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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.41, 315.01 and 156.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.41, 315.01 and 156.55 is: 234.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.41 : 315.01 = 156.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.41/315.01 = 156.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.41x = 315.01 × 156.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.41x = 49,313.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,313.64/210.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.37

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