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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.92, 298.58 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.92, 298.58 and 158.60 is: 218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.92 : 298.58 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.92/298.58 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.92x = 298.58 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.92x = 47,354.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,354.79/216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.31

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