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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.55, 372.06 and 157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.55, 372.06 and 157.58 is: 217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.55 : 372.06 = 157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.55/372.06 = 157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.55x = 372.06 × 157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.55x = 58,627.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,627.35/269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.50

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