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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.20, 370.04 and 168.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.20, 370.04 and 168.57 is: 232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.20 : 370.04 = 168.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.20/370.04 = 168.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.20x = 370.04 × 168.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.20x = 62,376.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,376.80/268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.58

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