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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.04, 392.25 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.04, 392.25 and 158.34 is: 237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.04 : 392.25 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.04/392.25 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.04x = 392.25 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.04x = 62,108.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,108.87/261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.93

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