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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.18, 402.10 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.18, 402.10 and 170.44 is: 255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.18 : 402.10 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.18/402.10 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.18x = 402.10 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.18x = 68,533.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,533.92/268.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.55

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