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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.58, 402.22 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.58, 402.22 and 160.04 is: 239.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.58 : 402.22 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.58/402.22 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.58x = 402.22 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.58x = 64,371.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,371.29/268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.67

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