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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 402.54 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 402.54 and 159.96 is: 239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 402.54 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/402.54 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 402.54 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 64,390.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,390.30/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.98

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