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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.94, 403.63 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.94, 403.63 and 106.74 is: 160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.94 : 403.63 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.94/403.63 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.94x = 403.63 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.94x = 43,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,083.20/268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.19

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