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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.95, 371.25 and 170.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.95, 371.25 and 170.85 is: 235.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.95 : 371.25 = 170.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.95/371.25 = 170.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.95x = 371.25 × 170.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.95x = 63,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,428.06/268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.84

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