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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.52, 402.84 and 106.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.52, 402.84 and 106.37 is: 159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.52 : 402.84 = 106.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.52/402.84 = 106.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.52x = 402.84 × 106.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.52x = 42,850.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,850.09/268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.58

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