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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 370.71 and 158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 370.71 and 158.13 is: 218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 370.71 = 158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/370.71 = 158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 370.71 × 158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 58,620.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,620.37/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.28

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