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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.83, 403.22 and 160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.83, 403.22 and 160.53 is: 240.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.83 : 403.22 = 160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.83/403.22 = 160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.83x = 403.22 × 160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.83x = 64,729.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,729.51/268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.79

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