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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.27, 370.17 and 169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.27, 370.17 and 169.96 is: 234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.27 : 370.17 = 169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.27/370.17 = 169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.27x = 370.17 × 169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.27x = 62,914.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,914.09/268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.52

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