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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.57, 370.58 and 170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.57, 370.58 and 170.26 is: 234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.57 : 370.58 = 170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.57/370.58 = 170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.57x = 370.58 × 170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.57x = 63,093.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,093.17/268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.92

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