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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.64, 370.64 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.64, 370.64 and 163.68 is: 225.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.64 : 370.64 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.64/370.64 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.64x = 370.64 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.64x = 60,666.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,666.36/268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.83

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