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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.18, 402.60 and 160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.18, 402.60 and 160.06 is: 240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.18 : 402.60 = 160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.18/402.60 = 160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.18x = 402.60 × 160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.18x = 64,440.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,440.16/268.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.29

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