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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.34, 370.20 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.34, 370.20 and 163.35 is: 225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.34 : 370.20 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.34/370.20 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.34x = 370.20 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.34x = 60,472.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,472.97/268.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.36

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