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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.89, 370.80 and 170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.89, 370.80 and 170.70 is: 235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.89 : 370.80 = 170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.89/370.80 = 170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.89x = 370.80 × 170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.89x = 63,295.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,295.56/268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.40

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