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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.80, 371.01 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.80, 371.01 and 170.61 is: 235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.80 : 371.01 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.80/371.01 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.80x = 371.01 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.80x = 63,298.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,298.02/268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.48

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