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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.73, 370.61 and 170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.73, 370.61 and 170.45 is: 235.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.73 : 370.61 = 170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.73/370.61 = 170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.73x = 370.61 × 170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.73x = 63,169.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,169.62/268.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.07

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