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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.43, 370.28 and 164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.43, 370.28 and 164.75 is: 227.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.43 : 370.28 = 164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.43/370.28 = 164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.43x = 370.28 × 164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.43x = 61,002.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,002.81/268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.26

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