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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.29, 369.99 and 169.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.29, 369.99 and 169.87 is: 234.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.29 : 369.99 = 169.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.29/369.99 = 169.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.29x = 369.99 × 169.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.29x = 62,850.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,850.20/268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.26

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