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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 402.78 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 402.78 and 160.84 is: 240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 402.78 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/402.78 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 402.78 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 64,783.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,783.14/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.90

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