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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.84, 403.35 and 160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.84, 403.35 and 160.72 is: 241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.84 : 403.35 = 160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.84/403.35 = 160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.84x = 403.35 × 160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.84x = 64,826.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,826.41/268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.13

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