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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.25, 370.19 and 163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.25, 370.19 and 163.34 is: 225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.25 : 370.19 = 163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.25/370.19 = 163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.25x = 370.19 × 163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.25x = 60,465.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,465.09/268.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.41

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