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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.47, 401.54 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.47, 401.54 and 158.52 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.47 : 401.54 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.47/401.54 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.47x = 401.54 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.47x = 63,652.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,652.12/268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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