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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.74, 403.16 and 104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.74, 403.16 and 104.29 is: 156.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.74 : 403.16 = 104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.74/403.16 = 104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.74x = 403.16 × 104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.74x = 42,043.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,043.02/268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.44

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