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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.57, 627.88 and 158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.57, 627.88 and 158.55 is: 237.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.57 : 627.88 = 158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.57/627.88 = 158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.57x = 627.88 × 158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.57x = 99,549.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,549.58/418.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.83

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