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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 401.88 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 401.88 and 160.08 is: 239.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 401.88 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/401.88 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 401.88 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 64,332.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,332.95/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.76

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