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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.13, 370.02 and 164.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.13, 370.02 and 164.63 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.13 : 370.02 = 164.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.13/370.02 = 164.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.13x = 370.02 × 164.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.13x = 60,914.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,914.54/268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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