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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 370.69 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 370.69 and 158.04 is: 218.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 370.69 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/370.69 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 370.69 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 58,583.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,583.85/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.14

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