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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 400.17 and 158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 400.17 and 158.70 is: 238.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 400.17 = 158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/400.17 = 158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 400.17 × 158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 63,506.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,506.98/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.12

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