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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.77, 370.92 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.77, 370.92 and 163.86 is: 226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.77 : 370.92 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.77/370.92 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.77x = 370.92 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.77x = 60,778.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,778.95/268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.14

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