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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.20, 369.98 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.20, 369.98 and 168.66 is: 232.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.20 : 369.98 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.20/369.98 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.20x = 369.98 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.20x = 62,400.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,400.83/268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.67

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