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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.74, 402.75 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.74, 402.75 and 160.56 is: 240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.74 : 402.75 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.74/402.75 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.74x = 402.75 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.74x = 64,665.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,665.54/268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.62

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