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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.33, 403.11 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.33, 403.11 and 160.20 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.33 : 403.11 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.33/403.11 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.33x = 403.11 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.33x = 64,576.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,576.21/268.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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