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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.50, 370.50 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.50, 370.50 and 163.62 is: 225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 370.50 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/370.50 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 370.50 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 60,621.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,621.21/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.78

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