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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 370.04 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 370.04 and 163.17 is: 225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 370.04 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/370.04 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 370.04 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 60,379.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,379.43/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.23

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