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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.53, 370.49 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.53, 370.49 and 158.10 is: 218.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.53 : 370.49 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.53/370.49 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.53x = 370.49 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.53x = 58,573.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,573.68/268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.13

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