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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 370.17 and 163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 370.17 and 163.37 is: 225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 370.17 = 163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/370.17 = 163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 370.17 × 163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 60,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,475.60/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.47

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