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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.79, 402.87 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.79, 402.87 and 106.52 is: 159.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.79 : 402.87 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.79/402.87 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.79x = 402.87 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.79x = 42,913.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,913.71/268.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.66

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