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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 627.78 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 627.78 and 158.60 is: 237.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 627.78 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/627.78 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 627.78 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 99,562.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,562.77/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.82

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