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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.17, 401.91 and 105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.17, 401.91 and 105.76 is: 158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.17 : 401.91 = 105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.17/401.91 = 105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.17x = 401.91 × 105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.17x = 42,506.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,506.00/268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.50

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