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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 369.78 and 168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 369.78 and 168.42 is: 232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 369.78 = 168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/369.78 = 168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 369.78 × 168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 62,278.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,278.35/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.36

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