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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.14, 370.05 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.14, 370.05 and 157.74 is: 217.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.14 : 370.05 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.14/370.05 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.14x = 370.05 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.14x = 58,371.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,371.69/268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.69

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