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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.21, 369.98 and 169.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.21, 369.98 and 169.79 is: 234.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.21 : 369.98 = 169.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.21/369.98 = 169.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.21x = 369.98 × 169.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.21x = 62,818.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,818.90/268.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.22

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