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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.62, 401.15 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.62, 401.15 and 158.49 is: 238.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.62 : 401.15 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.62/401.15 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.62x = 401.15 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.62x = 63,578.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,578.26/266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.46

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