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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.30, 401.44 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.30, 401.44 and 158.68 is: 237.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.30 : 401.44 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.30/401.44 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.30x = 401.44 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.30x = 63,698.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,698.64/268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.41

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