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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.05, 402.11 and 113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.05, 402.11 and 113.98 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.05 : 402.11 = 113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.05/402.11 = 113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.05x = 402.11 × 113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.05x = 45,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,832.50/268.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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