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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.70, 370.93 and 169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.70, 370.93 and 169.21 is: 233.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.70 : 370.93 = 169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.70/370.93 = 169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.70x = 370.93 × 169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.70x = 62,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,762.86/268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.58

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