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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.24, 370.14 and 156.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.24, 370.14 and 156.17 is: 215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.24 : 370.14 = 156.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.24/370.14 = 156.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.24x = 370.14 × 156.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.24x = 57,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,804.06/268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.50

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