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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.86, 370.94 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.86, 370.94 and 158.34 is: 218.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.86 : 370.94 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.86/370.94 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.86x = 370.94 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.86x = 58,734.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,734.64/268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.46

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