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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.65, 315.90 and 159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.65, 315.90 and 159.17 is: 238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.65 : 315.90 = 159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.65/315.90 = 159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.65x = 315.90 × 159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.65x = 50,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,280.22/210.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.69

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