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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.66, 370.58 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.66, 370.58 and 158.04 is: 217.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.66 : 370.58 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.66/370.58 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.66x = 370.58 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.66x = 58,566.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,566.46/268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.99

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