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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.58, 370.56 and 170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.58, 370.56 and 170.37 is: 235.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.58 : 370.56 = 170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.58/370.56 = 170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.58x = 370.56 × 170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.58x = 63,132.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,132.31/268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.06

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