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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.95, 403.45 and 106.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.95, 403.45 and 106.59 is: 159.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.95 : 403.45 = 106.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.95/403.45 = 106.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.95x = 403.45 × 106.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.95x = 43,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,004.98/268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.90

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