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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.31, 370.32 and 170.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.31, 370.32 and 170.09 is: 234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.31 : 370.32 = 170.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.31/370.32 = 170.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.31x = 370.32 × 170.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.31x = 62,985.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,985.03/268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.75

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