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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.11, 402.15 and 159.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.11, 402.15 and 159.81 is: 239.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.11 : 402.15 = 159.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.11/402.15 = 159.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.11x = 402.15 × 159.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.11x = 64,267.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,267.80/268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.71

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