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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.30, 370.26 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.30, 370.26 and 163.40 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.30 : 370.26 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.30/370.26 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.30x = 370.26 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.30x = 60,500.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,500.48/268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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