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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.21, 370.12 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.21, 370.12 and 157.68 is: 217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.21 : 370.12 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.21/370.12 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.21x = 370.12 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.21x = 58,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,360.52/268.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.59

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