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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268, 401.69 and 121.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268, 401.69 and 121.59 is: 182.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268 : 401.69 = 121.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268/401.69 = 121.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268x = 401.69 × 121.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268x = 48,841.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,841.49/268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.24

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