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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.49, 370.54 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.49, 370.54 and 163.55 is: 225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.49 : 370.54 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.49/370.54 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.49x = 370.54 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.49x = 60,601.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,601.82/268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.71

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