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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.34, 370.34 and 179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.34, 370.34 and 179.68 is: 247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.34 : 370.34 = 179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.34/370.34 = 179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.34x = 370.34 × 179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.34x = 66,542.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,542.69/268.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.98

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