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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.76, 403.13 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.76, 403.13 and 160.31 is: 240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.76 : 403.13 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.76/403.13 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.76x = 403.13 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.76x = 64,627.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,627.18/268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.46

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