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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.05, 370.01 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.05, 370.01 and 157.56 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.05 : 370.01 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.05/370.01 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.05x = 370.01 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.05x = 58,298.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,298.78/268.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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