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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.67, 403.22 and 106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.67, 403.22 and 106.46 is: 159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.67 : 403.22 = 106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.67/403.22 = 106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.67x = 403.22 × 106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.67x = 42,927.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,927.81/268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.78

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