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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.99, 403.54 and 106.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.99, 403.54 and 106.67 is: 160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.99 : 403.54 = 106.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.99/403.54 = 106.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.99x = 403.54 × 106.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.99x = 43,046.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,046.35/268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.03

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