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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.23, 369.97 and 170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.23, 369.97 and 170.05 is: 234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.23 : 369.97 = 170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.23/369.97 = 170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.23x = 369.97 × 170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.23x = 62,913.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,913.40/268.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.55

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