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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.05, 402.57 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.05, 402.57 and 160.50 is: 241.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.05 : 402.57 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.05/402.57 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.05x = 402.57 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.05x = 64,612.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,612.49/268.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.05

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