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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 370.36 and 157.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 370.36 and 157.84 is: 217.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 370.36 = 157.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/370.36 = 157.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 370.36 × 157.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 58,457.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,457.62/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.87

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