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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.07, 401.82 and 105.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.07, 401.82 and 105.53 is: 158.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.07 : 401.82 = 105.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.07/401.82 = 105.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.07x = 401.82 × 105.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.07x = 42,404.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,404.06/268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.18

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