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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.70, 370.86 and 175.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.70, 370.86 and 175.46 is: 242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.70 : 370.86 = 175.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.70/370.86 = 175.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.70x = 370.86 × 175.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.70x = 65,071.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,071.10/268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.17

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