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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.33, 370.24 and 163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.33, 370.24 and 163.51 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.33 : 370.24 = 163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.33/370.24 = 163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.33x = 370.24 × 163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.33x = 60,537.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,537.94/268.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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