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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.06, 402.17 and 158.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.06, 402.17 and 158.47 is: 237.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.06 : 402.17 = 158.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.06/402.17 = 158.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.06x = 402.17 × 158.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.06x = 63,730.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,730.65/268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.75

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