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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.72, 370.68 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.72, 370.68 and 170.54 is: 235.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.72 : 370.68 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.72/370.68 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.72x = 370.68 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.72x = 63,214.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,214.66/268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.25

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