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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.17, 370.11 and 163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.17, 370.11 and 163.27 is: 225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.17 : 370.11 = 163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.17/370.11 = 163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.17x = 370.11 × 163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.17x = 60,426.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,426.32/268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.33

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