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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268, 370 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268, 370 and 176.16 is: 243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268 : 370 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268/370 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268x = 370 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268x = 65,179.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,179.20/268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.21

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