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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.24, 370.21 and 170.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.24, 370.21 and 170.00 is: 234.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.24 : 370.21 = 170.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.24/370.21 = 170.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.24x = 370.21 × 170.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.24x = 62,935.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,935.78/268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.63

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