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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.88, 371.08 and 169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.88, 371.08 and 169.28 is: 233.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.88 : 371.08 = 169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.88/371.08 = 169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.88x = 371.08 × 169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.88x = 62,816.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,816.42/268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.62

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