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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.34, 370.31 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.34, 370.31 and 157.80 is: 217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.34 : 370.31 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.34/370.31 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.34x = 370.31 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.34x = 58,434.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,434.92/268.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.76

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