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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.33, 403.18 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.33, 403.18 and 170.88 is: 256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.33 : 403.18 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.33/403.18 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.33x = 403.18 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.33x = 68,892.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,892.53/268.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.75

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