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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.96, 400.08 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.96, 400.08 and 158.48 is: 237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.96 : 400.08 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.96/400.08 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.96x = 400.08 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.96x = 63,404.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,404.68/266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.51

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