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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.17, 401.79 and 121.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.17, 401.79 and 121.69 is: 182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.17 : 401.79 = 121.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.17/401.79 = 121.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.17x = 401.79 × 121.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.17x = 48,892.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,892.82/268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.32

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