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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268, 369.87 and 163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268, 369.87 and 163.07 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268 : 369.87 = 163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268/369.87 = 163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268x = 369.87 × 163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268x = 60,314.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,314.70/268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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