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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 401.88 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 401.88 and 170.83 is: 255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 401.88 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/401.88 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 401.88 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 68,652.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,652.16/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.95

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