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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.49, 402.68 and 170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.49, 402.68 and 170.87 is: 256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.49 : 402.68 = 170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.49/402.68 = 170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.49x = 402.68 × 170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.49x = 68,803.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,803.06/268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.26

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