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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.89, 403.35 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.89, 403.35 and 106.68 is: 160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.89 : 403.35 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.89/403.35 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.89x = 403.35 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.89x = 43,029.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,029.38/268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.03

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