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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.61, 370.69 and 169.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.61, 370.69 and 169.03 is: 233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.61 : 370.69 = 169.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.61/370.69 = 169.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.61x = 370.69 × 169.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.61x = 62,656.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,656.89/268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.27

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