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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.17, 369.95 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.17, 369.95 and 170.02 is: 234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.17 : 369.95 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.17/369.95 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.17x = 369.95 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.17x = 62,898.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,898.90/268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.55

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