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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.24, 402.60 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.24, 402.60 and 170.80 is: 256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.24 : 402.60 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.24/402.60 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.24x = 402.60 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.24x = 68,764.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,764.08/268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.35

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