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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.96, 371.04 and 170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.96, 371.04 and 170.86 is: 235.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.96 : 371.04 = 170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.96/371.04 = 170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.96x = 371.04 × 170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.96x = 63,395.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,395.89/268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.71

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