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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.85, 403.50 and 106.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.85, 403.50 and 106.65 is: 160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.85 : 403.50 = 106.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.85/403.50 = 106.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.85x = 403.50 × 106.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.85x = 43,033.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,033.28/268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.06

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