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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.90, 403.27 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.90, 403.27 and 106.70 is: 160.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.90 : 403.27 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.90/403.27 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.90x = 403.27 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.90x = 43,026.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,026.63/268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.01

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