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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.85, 371.07 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.85, 371.07 and 170.55 is: 235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.85 : 371.07 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.85/371.07 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.85x = 371.07 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.85x = 63,285.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,285.99/268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.40

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