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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.48, 370.37 and 170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.48, 370.37 and 170.27 is: 234.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.48 : 370.37 = 170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.48/370.37 = 170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.48x = 370.37 × 170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.48x = 63,062.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,062.86/268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.89

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