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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.41, 371.67 and 158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.41, 371.67 and 158.84 is: 219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.41 : 371.67 = 158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.41/371.67 = 158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.41x = 371.67 × 158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.41x = 59,036.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,036.06/269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.13

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