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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.07, 369.93 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.07, 369.93 and 164.57 is: 227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.07 : 369.93 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.07/369.93 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.07x = 369.93 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.07x = 60,879.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,879.38/268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.10

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