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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.37, 370.14 and 168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.37, 370.14 and 168.74 is: 232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.37 : 370.14 = 168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.37/370.14 = 168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.37x = 370.14 × 168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.37x = 62,457.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,457.42/268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.73

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