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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.05, 401.66 and 158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.05, 401.66 and 158.27 is: 218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.05 : 401.66 = 158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.05/401.66 = 158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.05x = 401.66 × 158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.05x = 63,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,572.15/291.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.42

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