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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 402.33 and 105.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 402.33 and 105.95 is: 158.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 402.33 = 105.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/402.33 = 105.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 402.33 × 105.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 42,624.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,624.85/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.96

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