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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.60, 370.65 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.60, 370.65 and 158.08 is: 218.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.60 : 370.65 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.60/370.65 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.60x = 370.65 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.60x = 58,592.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,592.35/268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.14

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