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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.31, 370.17 and 156.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.31, 370.17 and 156.29 is: 215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.31 : 370.17 = 156.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.31/370.17 = 156.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.31x = 370.17 × 156.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.31x = 57,852.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,852.02/268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.62

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