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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.11, 370.17 and 168.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.11, 370.17 and 168.57 is: 232.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.11 : 370.17 = 168.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.11/370.17 = 168.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.11x = 370.17 × 168.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.11x = 62,399.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,399.56/268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.74

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