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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 370.21 and 170.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 370.21 and 170.15 is: 234.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 370.21 = 170.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/370.21 = 170.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 370.21 × 170.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 62,988.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,988.96/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.54

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