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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.31, 370.23 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.31, 370.23 and 157.76 is: 217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.31 : 370.23 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.31/370.23 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.31x = 370.23 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.31x = 58,405.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,405.63/268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.68

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