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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.53, 370.47 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.53, 370.47 and 163.58 is: 225.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.53 : 370.47 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.53/370.47 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.53x = 370.47 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.53x = 60,602.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,602.92/268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.68

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