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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.94, 403.23 and 160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.94, 403.23 and 160.67 is: 240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.94 : 403.23 = 160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.94/403.23 = 160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.94x = 403.23 × 160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.94x = 64,786.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,786.96/268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.90

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