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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 369.96 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 369.96 and 157.60 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 369.96 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/369.96 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 369.96 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 58,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,305.70/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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