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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.84, 370.98 and 165.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.84, 370.98 and 165.28 is: 228.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.84 : 370.98 = 165.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.84/370.98 = 165.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.84x = 370.98 × 165.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.84x = 61,315.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,315.57/268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.07

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