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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.70, 627.68 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.70, 627.68 and 158.52 is: 237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.70 : 627.68 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.70/627.68 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.70x = 627.68 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.70x = 99,499.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,499.83/418.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.64

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