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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.01, 401.96 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.01, 401.96 and 113.91 is: 170.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.01 : 401.96 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.01/401.96 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.01x = 401.96 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.01x = 45,786.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,786.04/268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.84

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