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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.98, 403.59 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.98, 403.59 and 106.62 is: 159.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.98 : 403.59 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.98/403.59 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.98x = 403.59 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.98x = 43,030.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,030.77/268.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.98

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