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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.91, 371.00 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.91, 371.00 and 170.49 is: 235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.91 : 371.00 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.91/371.00 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.91x = 371.00 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.91x = 63,250.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,250.94/268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.22

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