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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.62, 404.16 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.62, 404.16 and 160.48 is: 241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.62 : 404.16 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.62/404.16 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.62x = 404.16 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.62x = 64,859.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,859.60/268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.45

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