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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.17, 370.07 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.17, 370.07 and 157.64 is: 217.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.17 : 370.07 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.17/370.07 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.17x = 370.07 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.17x = 58,337.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,337.83/268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.54

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