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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.05, 402.09 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.05, 402.09 and 158.16 is: 237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.05 : 402.09 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.05/402.09 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.05x = 402.09 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.05x = 63,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,594.55/268.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.25

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