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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 370.14 and 157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 370.14 and 157.70 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 370.14 = 157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/370.14 = 157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 370.14 × 157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 58,371.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,371.41/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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