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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.58, 370.55 and 158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.58, 370.55 and 158.07 is: 218.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.58 : 370.55 = 158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.58/370.55 = 158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.58x = 370.55 × 158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.58x = 58,572.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,572.05/268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.08

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