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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.11, 370 and 157.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.11, 370 and 157.57 is: 217.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.11 : 370 = 157.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.11/370 = 157.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.11x = 370 × 157.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.11x = 58,299.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,299.05/268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.44

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