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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.73, 370.79 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.73, 370.79 and 158.12 is: 218.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.73 : 370.79 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.73/370.79 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.73x = 370.79 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.73x = 58,626.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,626.67/268.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.17

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