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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.14, 401.94 and 172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.14, 401.94 and 172.02 is: 257.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.14 : 401.94 = 172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.14/401.94 = 172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.14x = 401.94 × 172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.14x = 69,141.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,141.72/268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.86

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