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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.41, 370.31 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.41, 370.31 and 163.43 is: 225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.41 : 370.31 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.41/370.31 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.41x = 370.31 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.41x = 60,519.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,519.69/268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.47

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