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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 370.45 and 157.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 370.45 and 157.90 is: 217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 370.45 = 157.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/370.45 = 157.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 370.45 × 157.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 58,494.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,494.06/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.90

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