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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.95, 371.17 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.95, 371.17 and 158.46 is: 218.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.95 : 371.17 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.95/371.17 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.95x = 371.17 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.95x = 58,814.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,814.81/268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.68

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