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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.95, 403.56 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.95, 403.56 and 106.68 is: 160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.95 : 403.56 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.95/403.56 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.95x = 403.56 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.95x = 43,051.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,051.78/268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.07

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