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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.76, 370.90 and 163.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.76, 370.90 and 163.83 is: 226.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.76 : 370.90 = 163.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.76/370.90 = 163.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.76x = 370.90 × 163.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.76x = 60,764.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,764.14/268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.09

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