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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.83, 370.90 and 163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.83, 370.90 and 163.90 is: 226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.83 : 370.90 = 163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.83/370.90 = 163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.83x = 370.90 × 163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.83x = 60,792.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,792.00/268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.14

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