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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.17, 402.35 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.17, 402.35 and 114.03 is: 171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.17 : 402.35 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.17/402.35 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.17x = 402.35 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.17x = 45,879.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,879.40/268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.08

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