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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.04, 369.73 and 163.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.04, 369.73 and 163.15 is: 225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.04 : 369.73 = 163.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.04/369.73 = 163.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.04x = 369.73 × 163.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.04x = 60,320.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,320.73/268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.04

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