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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.07, 369.95 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.07, 369.95 and 169.74 is: 234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.07 : 369.95 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.07/369.95 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.07x = 369.95 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.07x = 62,794.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,794.46/268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.25

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