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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.72, 627.85 and 158.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.72, 627.85 and 158.67 is: 237.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.72 : 627.85 = 158.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.72/627.85 = 158.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.72x = 627.85 × 158.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.72x = 99,622.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,622.04/418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.92

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