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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.78, 316.38 and 158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.78, 316.38 and 158.55 is: 237.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.78 : 316.38 = 158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.78/316.38 = 158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.78x = 316.38 × 158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.78x = 50,160.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,160.47/210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.98

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