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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.90, 403.23 and 106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.90, 403.23 and 106.54 is: 159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.90 : 403.23 = 106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.90/403.23 = 106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.90x = 403.23 × 106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.90x = 42,960.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,960.12/268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.76

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