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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.35, 370.16 and 169.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.35, 370.16 and 169.93 is: 234.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.35 : 370.16 = 169.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.35/370.16 = 169.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.35x = 370.16 × 169.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.35x = 62,901.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,901.54/268.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.40

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