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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.78, 400.72 and 158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.78, 400.72 and 158.78 is: 238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.78 : 400.72 = 158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.78/400.72 = 158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.78x = 400.72 × 158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.78x = 63,626.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,626.32/266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.50

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