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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415, 622.68 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415, 622.68 and 158.68 is: 238.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415 : 622.68 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415/622.68 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415x = 622.68 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415x = 98,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,806.86/415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.09

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