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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.69, 370.68 and 175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.69, 370.68 and 175.42 is: 242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.69 : 370.68 = 175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.69/370.68 = 175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.69x = 370.68 × 175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.69x = 65,022.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,022.41/268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.00

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