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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.22, 371.34 and 158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.22, 371.34 and 158.70 is: 218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.22 : 371.34 = 158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.22/371.34 = 158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.22x = 371.34 × 158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.22x = 58,931.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,931.66/269.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.90

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