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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 401.92 and 105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 401.92 and 105.76 is: 158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 401.92 = 105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/401.92 = 105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 401.92 × 105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 42,507.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,507.06/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.51

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