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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.04, 627.23 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.04, 627.23 and 158.16 is: 237.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.04 : 627.23 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.04/627.23 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.04x = 627.23 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.04x = 99,201.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,201.91/418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.31

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