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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 401.28 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 401.28 and 176.52 is: 264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 401.28 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/401.28 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 401.28 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 70,833.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,833.95/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.29

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