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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268, 401.23 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268, 401.23 and 181.17 is: 271.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268 : 401.23 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268/401.23 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268x = 401.23 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268x = 72,690.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,690.84/268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.23

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