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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.22, 371.51 and 158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.22, 371.51 and 158.69 is: 218.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.22 : 371.51 = 158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.22/371.51 = 158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.22x = 371.51 × 158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.22x = 58,952.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,952.27/269.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.97

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