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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.54, 371.85 and 158.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.54, 371.85 and 158.97 is: 219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.54 : 371.85 = 158.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.54/371.85 = 158.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.54x = 371.85 × 158.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.54x = 59,112.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,112.99/269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.31

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