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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.69, 627.82 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.69, 627.82 and 158.68 is: 237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.69 : 627.82 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.69/627.82 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.69x = 627.82 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.69x = 99,622.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,622.48/418.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.94

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