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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.70, 370.78 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.70, 370.78 and 158.18 is: 218.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.70 : 370.78 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.70/370.78 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.70x = 370.78 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.70x = 58,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,649.98/268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.27

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