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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.40, 402.71 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.40, 402.71 and 160.13 is: 240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.40 : 402.71 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.40/402.71 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.40x = 402.71 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.40x = 64,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,483.14/268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.25

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