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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.52, 399.96 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.52, 399.96 and 158.16 is: 237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.52 : 399.96 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.52/399.96 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.52x = 399.96 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.52x = 63,257.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,257.67/266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.35

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