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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.62, 370.56 and 158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.62, 370.56 and 158.02 is: 217.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.62 : 370.56 = 158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.62/370.56 = 158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.62x = 370.56 × 158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.62x = 58,555.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,555.89/268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.99

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