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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.51, 315.50 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.51, 315.50 and 159.48 is: 239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.51 : 315.50 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.51/315.50 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.51x = 315.50 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.51x = 50,315.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,315.14/210.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.02

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