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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.94, 370.97 and 170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.94, 370.97 and 170.53 is: 235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.94 : 370.97 = 170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.94/370.97 = 170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.94x = 370.97 × 170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.94x = 63,259.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,259.66/268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.22

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