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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.67, 403.24 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.67, 403.24 and 106.47 is: 159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.67 : 403.24 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.67/403.24 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.67x = 403.24 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.67x = 42,932.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,932.96/268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.80

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