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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.70, 403.14 and 112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.70, 403.14 and 112.60 is: 168.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.70 : 403.14 = 112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.70/403.14 = 112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.70x = 403.14 × 112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.70x = 45,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,393.86/268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.94

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