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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.62, 370.80 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.62, 370.80 and 170.46 is: 235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.62 : 370.80 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.62/370.80 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.62x = 370.80 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.62x = 63,206.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,206.57/268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.30

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