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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.08, 371.30 and 158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.08, 371.30 and 158.54 is: 218.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.08 : 371.30 = 158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.08/371.30 = 158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.08x = 371.30 × 158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.08x = 58,865.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,865.90/269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.77

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