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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.19, 370.01 and 163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.19, 370.01 and 163.31 is: 225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.19 : 370.01 = 163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.19/370.01 = 163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.19x = 370.01 × 163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.19x = 60,423.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,423.67/268.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.31

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