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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.52, 402.03 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.52, 402.03 and 170.75 is: 255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.52 : 402.03 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.52/402.03 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.52x = 402.03 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.52x = 68,647.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,647.63/268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.66

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