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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.12, 369.90 and 164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.12, 369.90 and 164.44 is: 226.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.12 : 369.90 = 164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.12/369.90 = 164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.12x = 369.90 × 164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.12x = 60,826.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,826.36/268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.86

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