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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268, 402 and 116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268, 402 and 116 is: 174

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268 : 402 = 116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268/402 = 116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268x = 402 × 116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268x = 46,632
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,632/268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174

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