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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.10, 401.73 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.10, 401.73 and 113.99 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.10 : 401.73 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.10/401.73 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.10x = 401.73 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.10x = 45,793.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,793.20/268.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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