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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.43, 370.53 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.43, 370.53 and 170.19 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.43 : 370.53 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.43/370.53 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.43x = 370.53 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.43x = 63,060.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,060.50/268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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