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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.49, 370.53 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.49, 370.53 and 163.56 is: 225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.49 : 370.53 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.49/370.53 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.49x = 370.53 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.49x = 60,603.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,603.89/268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.73

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