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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.85, 315.66 and 156.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.85, 315.66 and 156.99 is: 235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.85 : 315.66 = 156.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.85/315.66 = 156.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.85x = 315.66 × 156.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.85x = 49,555.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,555.46/210.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.03

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