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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.84, 403.32 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.84, 403.32 and 106.58 is: 159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.84 : 403.32 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.84/403.32 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.84x = 403.32 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.84x = 42,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,985.85/268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.89

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