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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.18, 370.04 and 157.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.18, 370.04 and 157.63 is: 217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.18 : 370.04 = 157.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.18/370.04 = 157.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.18x = 370.04 × 157.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.18x = 58,328.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,328.62/268.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.50

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