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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 402.07 and 114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 402.07 and 114.01 is: 170.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 402.07 = 114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/402.07 = 114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 402.07 × 114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 45,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,840.00/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.94

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