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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 369.79 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 369.79 and 163.02 is: 224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 369.79 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/369.79 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 369.79 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 60,283.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,283.17/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.92

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