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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.13, 369.84 and 163.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.13, 369.84 and 163.15 is: 225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.13 : 369.84 = 163.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.13/369.84 = 163.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.13x = 369.84 × 163.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.13x = 60,338.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,338.47/268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.03

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