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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.17, 402.24 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.17, 402.24 and 176.92 is: 265.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.17 : 402.24 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.17/402.24 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.17x = 402.24 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.17x = 71,165.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,165.47/268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.38

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