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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.51, 371.99 and 158.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.51, 371.99 and 158.99 is: 219.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.51 : 371.99 = 158.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.51/371.99 = 158.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.51x = 371.99 × 158.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.51x = 59,142.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,142.69/269.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.45

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