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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.62, 370.62 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.62, 370.62 and 158.08 is: 218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.62 : 370.62 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.62/370.62 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.62x = 370.62 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.62x = 58,587.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,587.61/268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.11

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