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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.18, 401.81 and 176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.18, 401.81 and 176.84 is: 264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.18 : 401.81 = 176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.18/401.81 = 176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.18x = 401.81 × 176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.18x = 71,056.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,056.08/268.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.96

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