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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.20, 401.70 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.20, 401.70 and 160.20 is: 239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.20 : 401.70 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.20/401.70 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.20x = 401.70 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.20x = 64,352.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,352.34/268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.94

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