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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.25, 371.55 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.25, 371.55 and 158.68 is: 218.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.25 : 371.55 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.25/371.55 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.25x = 371.55 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.25x = 58,957.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,957.55/269.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.97

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