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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.67, 318.59 and 158.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.67, 318.59 and 158.61 is: 237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.67 : 318.59 = 158.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.67/318.59 = 158.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.67x = 318.59 × 158.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.67x = 50,530.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,530.77/212.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.60

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