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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 402.42 and 159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 402.42 and 159.94 is: 240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 402.42 = 159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/402.42 = 159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 402.42 × 159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 64,363.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,363.05/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.09

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