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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.59, 370.69 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.59, 370.69 and 163.74 is: 225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.59 : 370.69 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.59/370.69 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.59x = 370.69 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.59x = 60,697.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,697.71/268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.98

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