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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.80, 370.92 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.80, 370.92 and 158.34 is: 218.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.80 : 370.92 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.80/370.92 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.80x = 370.92 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.80x = 58,731.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,731.47/268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.50

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