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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 369.82 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 369.82 and 169.75 is: 234.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 369.82 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/369.82 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 369.82 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 62,775.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,775.60/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.10

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