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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.47, 402.42 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.47, 402.42 and 159.93 is: 239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.47 : 402.42 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.47/402.42 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.47x = 402.42 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.47x = 64,359.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,359.03/268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.73

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