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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.94, 403.56 and 106.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.94, 403.56 and 106.61 is: 159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.94 : 403.56 = 106.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.94/403.56 = 106.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.94x = 403.56 × 106.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.94x = 43,023.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,023.53/268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.97

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