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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.87, 370.90 and 170.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.87, 370.90 and 170.59 is: 235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.87 : 370.90 = 170.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.87/370.90 = 170.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.87x = 370.90 × 170.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.87x = 63,271.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,271.83/268.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.32

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