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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.57, 399.22 and 158.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.57, 399.22 and 158.03 is: 236.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.57 : 399.22 = 158.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.57/399.22 = 158.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.57x = 399.22 × 158.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.57x = 63,088.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,088.74/266.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.67

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