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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 370.56 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 370.56 and 170.34 is: 235.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 370.56 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/370.56 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 370.56 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 63,121.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,121.19/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.04

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