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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.98, 403.38 and 160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.98, 403.38 and 160.98 is: 241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.98 : 403.38 = 160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.98/403.38 = 160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.98x = 403.38 × 160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.98x = 64,936.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,936.11/268.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.42

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