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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 402.42 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 402.42 and 160.08 is: 239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 402.42 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/402.42 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 402.42 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 64,419.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,419.39/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.87

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