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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.34, 371.74 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.34, 371.74 and 158.85 is: 219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.34 : 371.74 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.34/371.74 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.34x = 371.74 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.34x = 59,049.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,049.41/269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.23

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