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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 402.36 and 158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 402.36 and 158.69 is: 237.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 402.36 = 158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/402.36 = 158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 402.36 × 158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 63,850.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,850.51/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.96

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