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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.66, 370.74 and 163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.66, 370.74 and 163.90 is: 226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.66 : 370.74 = 163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.66/370.74 = 163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.66x = 370.74 × 163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.66x = 60,764.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,764.29/268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.18

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