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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 370.88 and 170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 370.88 and 170.71 is: 235.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 370.88 = 170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/370.88 = 170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 370.88 × 170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 63,311.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,311.78/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.43

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