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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.62, 315.69 and 159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.62, 315.69 and 159.10 is: 238.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.62 : 315.69 = 159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.62/315.69 = 159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.62x = 315.69 × 159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.62x = 50,226.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,226.28/210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.47

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