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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.04, 401.86 and 113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.04, 401.86 and 113.87 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.04 : 401.86 = 113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.04/401.86 = 113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.04x = 401.86 × 113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.04x = 45,760.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,760.95/268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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