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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.58, 399.22 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.58, 399.22 and 158.04 is: 236.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.58 : 399.22 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.58/399.22 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.58x = 399.22 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.58x = 63,092.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,092.73/266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.67

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