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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.53, 402.72 and 106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.53, 402.72 and 106.17 is: 159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.53 : 402.72 = 106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.53/402.72 = 106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.53x = 402.72 × 106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.53x = 42,756.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,756.78/268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.23

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