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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.94, 370.98 and 158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.94, 370.98 and 158.39 is: 218.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.94 : 370.98 = 158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.94/370.98 = 158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.94x = 370.98 × 158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.94x = 58,757.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,757.67/268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.48

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