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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.59, 370.62 and 170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.59, 370.62 and 170.31 is: 235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.59 : 370.62 = 170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.59/370.62 = 170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.59x = 370.62 × 170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.59x = 63,120.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,120.29/268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.01

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