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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.40, 370.41 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.40, 370.41 and 163.52 is: 225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.40 : 370.41 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.40/370.41 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.40x = 370.41 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.40x = 60,569.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,569.44/268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.67

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