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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.72, 370.73 and 169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.72, 370.73 and 169.09 is: 233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.72 : 370.73 = 169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.72/370.73 = 169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.72x = 370.73 × 169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.72x = 62,686.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,686.23/268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.28

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