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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.84, 370.96 and 158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.84, 370.96 and 158.37 is: 218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.84 : 370.96 = 158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.84/370.96 = 158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.84x = 370.96 × 158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.84x = 58,748.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,748.94/268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.53

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