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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.05, 369.90 and 169.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.05, 369.90 and 169.81 is: 234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.05 : 369.90 = 169.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.05/369.90 = 169.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.05x = 369.90 × 169.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.05x = 62,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,812.72/268.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.33

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