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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.99, 371.36 and 170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.99, 371.36 and 170.87 is: 235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.99 : 371.36 = 170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.99/371.36 = 170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.99x = 371.36 × 170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.99x = 63,452.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,452.85/268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.90

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