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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.48, 370.44 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.48, 370.44 and 157.88 is: 217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.48 : 370.44 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.48/370.44 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.48x = 370.44 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.48x = 58,483.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,483.22/268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.83

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