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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.12, 369.78 and 169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.12, 369.78 and 169.72 is: 234.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.12 : 369.78 = 169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.12/369.78 = 169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.12x = 369.78 × 169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.12x = 62,759.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,759.06/268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.07

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