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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.17, 401.99 and 181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.17, 401.99 and 181.29 is: 271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.17 : 401.99 = 181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.17/401.99 = 181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.17x = 401.99 × 181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.17x = 72,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,875.86/268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.75

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