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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.97, 371.03 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.97, 371.03 and 164.12 is: 226.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.97 : 371.03 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.97/371.03 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.97x = 371.03 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.97x = 60,890.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,890.77/268.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.39

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