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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.24, 402.40 and 160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.24, 402.40 and 160.24 is: 240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.24 : 402.40 = 160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.24/402.40 = 160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.24x = 402.40 × 160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.24x = 64,480.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,480.58/268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.38

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