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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 370.34 and 157.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 370.34 and 157.84 is: 217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 370.34 = 157.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/370.34 = 157.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 370.34 × 157.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 58,454.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,454.47/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.76

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