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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.47, 370.50 and 158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.47, 370.50 and 158.01 is: 218.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.47 : 370.50 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.47/370.50 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.47x = 370.50 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.47x = 58,542.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,542.71/268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.06

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