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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.79, 403.34 and 106.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.79, 403.34 and 106.45 is: 159.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.79 : 403.34 = 106.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.79/403.34 = 106.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.79x = 403.34 × 106.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.79x = 42,934.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,934.00/268.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.73

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