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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.18, 371.36 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.18, 371.36 and 158.68 is: 218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.18 : 371.36 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.18/371.36 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.18x = 371.36 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.18x = 58,927.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,927.40/269.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.91

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