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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.54, 370.53 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.54, 370.53 and 169.02 is: 233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.54 : 370.53 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.54/370.53 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.54x = 370.53 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.54x = 62,626.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,626.98/268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.22

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