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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 401.56 and 170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 401.56 and 170.36 is: 255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 401.56 = 170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/401.56 = 170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 401.56 × 170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 68,409.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,409.76/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.11

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