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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.24, 370.12 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.24, 370.12 and 157.74 is: 217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.24 : 370.12 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.24/370.12 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.24x = 370.12 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.24x = 58,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,382.73/268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.65

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