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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268, 401.68 and 170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268, 401.68 and 170.48 is: 255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268 : 401.68 = 170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268/401.68 = 170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268x = 401.68 × 170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268x = 68,478.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,478.41/268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.52

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