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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.18, 370.08 and 169.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.18, 370.08 and 169.93 is: 234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.18 : 370.08 = 169.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.18/370.08 = 169.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.18x = 370.08 × 169.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.18x = 62,888.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,888.16/268.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.50

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