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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.01, 402.17 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.01, 402.17 and 114.11 is: 171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.01 : 402.17 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.01/402.17 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.01x = 402.17 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.01x = 45,890.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,890.55/268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.23

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