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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.86, 371 and 163.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.86, 371 and 163.95 is: 226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.86 : 371 = 163.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.86/371 = 163.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.86x = 371 × 163.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.86x = 60,825.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,825.45/268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.23

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