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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.20, 370.06 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.20, 370.06 and 163.20 is: 225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.20 : 370.06 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.20/370.06 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.20x = 370.06 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.20x = 60,393.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,393.79/268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.18

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