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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.29, 370.30 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.29, 370.30 and 170.18 is: 234.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.29 : 370.30 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.29/370.30 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.29x = 370.30 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.29x = 63,017.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,017.65/268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.89

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