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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.94, 403.59 and 106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.94, 403.59 and 106.66 is: 160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.94 : 403.59 = 106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.94/403.59 = 106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.94x = 403.59 × 106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.94x = 43,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,044.36/268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.05

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