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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.29, 370.23 and 157.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.29, 370.23 and 157.83 is: 217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.29 : 370.23 = 157.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.29/370.23 = 157.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.29x = 370.23 × 157.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.29x = 58,431.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,431.55/268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.80

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