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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.05, 369.85 and 163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.05, 369.85 and 163.19 is: 225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.05 : 369.85 = 163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.05/369.85 = 163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.05x = 369.85 × 163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.05x = 60,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,355.01/268.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.16

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