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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.60, 370.78 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.60, 370.78 and 163.66 is: 225.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.60 : 370.78 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.60/370.78 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.60x = 370.78 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.60x = 60,681.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,681.85/268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.92

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