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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.72, 370.82 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.72, 370.82 and 158.19 is: 218.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.72 : 370.82 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.72/370.82 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.72x = 370.82 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.72x = 58,660.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,660.02/268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.29

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