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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.53, 370.61 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.53, 370.61 and 158.04 is: 218.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.53 : 370.61 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.53/370.61 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.53x = 370.61 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.53x = 58,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,571.20/268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.12

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