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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.10, 402.12 and 105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.10, 402.12 and 105.74 is: 158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.10 : 402.12 = 105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.10/402.12 = 105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.10x = 402.12 × 105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.10x = 42,520.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,520.17/268.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.60

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