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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.32, 399.60 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.32, 399.60 and 158.32 is: 237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.32 : 399.60 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.32/399.60 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.32x = 399.60 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.32x = 63,264.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,264.67/266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.55

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