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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.26, 402.54 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.26, 402.54 and 106.08 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.26 : 402.54 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.26/402.54 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.26x = 402.54 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.26x = 42,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,701.44/268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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