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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.99, 403.67 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.99, 403.67 and 106.70 is: 160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.99 : 403.67 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.99/403.67 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.99x = 403.67 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.99x = 43,069.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,069.84/268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.12

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