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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.78, 370.87 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.78, 370.87 and 158.24 is: 218.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.78 : 370.87 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.78/370.87 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.78x = 370.87 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.78x = 58,686.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,686.47/268.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.34

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