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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.29, 370.17 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.29, 370.17 and 163.38 is: 225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.29 : 370.17 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.29/370.17 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.29x = 370.17 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.29x = 60,478.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,478.37/268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.42

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