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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.68, 370.82 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.68, 370.82 and 170.49 is: 235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.68 : 370.82 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.68/370.82 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.68x = 370.82 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.68x = 63,221.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,221.10/268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.30

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