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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.94, 403.16 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.94, 403.16 and 106.50 is: 159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.94 : 403.16 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.94/403.16 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.94x = 403.16 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.94x = 42,936.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,936.54/268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.65

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