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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.81, 370.98 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.81, 370.98 and 170.60 is: 235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.81 : 370.98 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.81/370.98 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.81x = 370.98 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.81x = 63,287.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,287.33/268.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.44

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