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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.26, 361.96 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.26, 361.96 and 158.76 is: 219.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.26 : 361.96 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.26/361.96 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.26x = 361.96 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.26x = 57,464.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,464.77/262.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.11

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