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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.60, 402.18 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.60, 402.18 and 160.12 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.60 : 402.18 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.60/402.18 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.60x = 402.18 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.60x = 64,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,397.06/268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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