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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 402.06 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 402.06 and 113.99 is: 170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 402.06 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/402.06 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 402.06 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 45,828.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,828.81/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.99

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