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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.95, 371.16 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.95, 371.16 and 170.72 is: 235.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.95 : 371.16 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.95/371.16 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.95x = 371.16 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.95x = 63,362.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,362.58/268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.59

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