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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.14, 369.99 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.14, 369.99 and 169.83 is: 234.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.14 : 369.99 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.14/369.99 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.14x = 369.99 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.14x = 62,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,835.40/268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.34

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