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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.49, 370.35 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.49, 370.35 and 170.16 is: 234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.49 : 370.35 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.49/370.35 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.49x = 370.35 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.49x = 63,018.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,018.76/268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.72

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