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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.84, 371.06 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.84, 371.06 and 164.06 is: 226.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.84 : 371.06 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.84/371.06 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.84x = 371.06 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.84x = 60,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,876.10/268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.44

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