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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.82, 399.42 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.82, 399.42 and 158.82 is: 237.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.82 : 399.42 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.82/399.42 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.82x = 399.42 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.82x = 63,435.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,435.88/266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.75

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