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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.86, 403.35 and 106.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.86, 403.35 and 106.55 is: 159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.86 : 403.35 = 106.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.86/403.35 = 106.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.86x = 403.35 × 106.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.86x = 42,976.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,976.94/268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.85

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