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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.26, 370.05 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.26, 370.05 and 163.32 is: 225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.26 : 370.05 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.26/370.05 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.26x = 370.05 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.26x = 60,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,435.48/268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.29

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