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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.23, 370.12 and 157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.23, 370.12 and 157.75 is: 217.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.23 : 370.12 = 157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.23/370.12 = 157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.23x = 370.12 × 157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.23x = 58,386.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,386.43/268.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.67

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