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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.07, 369.83 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.07, 369.83 and 163.13 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.07 : 369.83 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.07/369.83 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.07x = 369.83 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.07x = 60,328.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,328.93/268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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