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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.24, 371.50 and 158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.24, 371.50 and 158.74 is: 219.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.24 : 371.50 = 158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.24/371.50 = 158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.24x = 371.50 × 158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.24x = 58,971.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,971.91/269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.03

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