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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.93, 371.15 and 164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.93, 371.15 and 164.02 is: 226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.93 : 371.15 = 164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.93/371.15 = 164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.93x = 371.15 × 164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.93x = 60,874.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,874.28/268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.36

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