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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268, 401.84 and 105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268, 401.84 and 105.49 is: 158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268 : 401.84 = 105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268/401.84 = 105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268x = 401.84 × 105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268x = 42,390.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,390.10/268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.17

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