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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.12, 370.01 and 157.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.12, 370.01 and 157.61 is: 217.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.12 : 370.01 = 157.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.12/370.01 = 157.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.12x = 370.01 × 157.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.12x = 58,318.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,318.60/268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.51

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