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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.57, 370.74 and 170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.57, 370.74 and 170.36 is: 235.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.57 : 370.74 = 170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.57/370.74 = 170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.57x = 370.74 × 170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.57x = 63,159.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,159.27/268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.17

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