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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.30, 371.66 and 158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.30, 371.66 and 158.81 is: 219.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.30 : 371.66 = 158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.30/371.66 = 158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.30x = 371.66 × 158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.30x = 59,020.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,020.67/269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.16

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