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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.11, 402.44 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.11, 402.44 and 159.84 is: 239.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.11 : 402.44 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.11/402.44 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.11x = 402.44 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.11x = 64,325.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,325.21/268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.92

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