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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 370.25 and 163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 370.25 and 163.54 is: 225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 370.25 = 163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/370.25 = 163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 370.25 × 163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 60,550.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,550.69/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.67

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