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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.76, 370.92 and 165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.76, 370.92 and 165.26 is: 228.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.76 : 370.92 = 165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.76/370.92 = 165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.76x = 370.92 × 165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.76x = 61,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,298.24/268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.08

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