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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.58, 627.68 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.58, 627.68 and 158.48 is: 237.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.58 : 627.68 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.58/627.68 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.58x = 627.68 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.58x = 99,474.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,474.73/418.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.65

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