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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.04, 401.77 and 114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.04, 401.77 and 114.10 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.04 : 401.77 = 114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.04/401.77 = 114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.04x = 401.77 × 114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.04x = 45,840.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,840.45/268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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