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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268, 401.10 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268, 401.10 and 176.56 is: 264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268 : 401.10 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268/401.10 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268x = 401.10 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268x = 70,818.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,818.22/268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.25

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