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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 403.47 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 403.47 and 160.74 is: 241.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 403.47 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/403.47 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 403.47 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 64,853.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,853.77/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.16

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