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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.15, 402.09 and 169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.15, 402.09 and 169.34 is: 253.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.15 : 402.09 = 169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.15/402.09 = 169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.15x = 402.09 × 169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.15x = 68,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,089.92/268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.92

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