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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.73, 627.93 and 158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.73, 627.93 and 158.75 is: 238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.73 : 627.93 = 158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.73/627.93 = 158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.73x = 627.93 × 158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.73x = 99,683.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,683.89/418.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.06

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