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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.29, 370.29 and 175.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.29, 370.29 and 175.29 is: 241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.29 : 370.29 = 175.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.29/370.29 = 175.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.29x = 370.29 × 175.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.29x = 64,908.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,908.13/268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.93

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