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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 370.66 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 370.66 and 170.24 is: 234.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 370.66 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/370.66 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 370.66 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 63,101.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,101.16/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.96

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