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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.84, 370.74 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.84, 370.74 and 170.56 is: 235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.84 : 370.74 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.84/370.74 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.84x = 370.74 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.84x = 63,233.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,233.41/268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.21

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