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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.29, 370.31 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.29, 370.31 and 170.10 is: 234.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.29 : 370.31 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.29/370.31 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.29x = 370.31 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.29x = 62,989.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,989.73/268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.78

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