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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.86, 370.88 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.86, 370.88 and 162.45 is: 224.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.86 : 370.88 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.86/370.88 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.86x = 370.88 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.86x = 60,248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,248.64/268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.09

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