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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.51, 370.67 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.51, 370.67 and 170.40 is: 235.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.51 : 370.67 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.51/370.67 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.51x = 370.67 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.51x = 63,162.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,162.17/268.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.23

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