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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.01, 402.03 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.01, 402.03 and 113.94 is: 170.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.01 : 402.03 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.01/402.03 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.01x = 402.03 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.01x = 45,807.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,807.30/268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.92

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