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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.50, 403.72 and 158.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.50, 403.72 and 158.23 is: 237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.50 : 403.72 = 158.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.50/403.72 = 158.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.50x = 403.72 × 158.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.50x = 63,878.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,878.45/269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.03

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