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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.06, 370 and 157.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.06, 370 and 157.54 is: 217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.06 : 370 = 157.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.06/370 = 157.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.06x = 370 × 157.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.06x = 58,289.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,289.80/268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.45

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