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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.28, 370 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.28, 370 and 169.88 is: 234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.28 : 370 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.28/370 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.28x = 370 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.28x = 62,855.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,855.60/268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.29

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