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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.67, 370.71 and 170.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.67, 370.71 and 170.35 is: 235.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.67 : 370.71 = 170.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.67/370.71 = 170.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.67x = 370.71 × 170.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.67x = 63,149.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,149.52/268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.04

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