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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.98, 371.10 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.98, 371.10 and 170.64 is: 235.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.98 : 371.10 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.98/371.10 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.98x = 371.10 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.98x = 63,324.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,324.50/268.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.42

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