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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.83, 371.01 and 170.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.83, 371.01 and 170.62 is: 235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.83 : 371.01 = 170.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.83/371.01 = 170.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.83x = 371.01 × 170.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.83x = 63,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,301.44/268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.47

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