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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.63, 627.96 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.63, 627.96 and 158.60 is: 237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.63 : 627.96 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.63/627.96 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.63x = 627.96 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.63x = 99,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,593.66/418.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.91

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