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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.89, 402.72 and 160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.89, 402.72 and 160.46 is: 240.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.89 : 402.72 = 160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.89/402.72 = 160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.89x = 402.72 × 160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.89x = 64,618.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,618.44/268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.32

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