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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.69, 402.79 and 106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.69, 402.79 and 106.34 is: 159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.69 : 402.79 = 106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.69/402.79 = 106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.69x = 402.79 × 106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.69x = 42,832.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,832.69/268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.41

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