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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.15, 370.10 and 169.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.15, 370.10 and 169.94 is: 234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.15 : 370.10 = 169.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.15/370.10 = 169.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.15x = 370.10 × 169.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.15x = 62,894.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,894.79/268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.55

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