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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.60, 370.64 and 163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.60, 370.64 and 163.72 is: 225.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.60 : 370.64 = 163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.60/370.64 = 163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.60x = 370.64 × 163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.60x = 60,681.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,681.18/268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.92

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