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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.50, 370.47 and 157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.50, 370.47 and 157.98 is: 217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 370.47 = 157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/370.47 = 157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 370.47 × 157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 58,526.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,526.85/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.98

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