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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 401.80 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 401.80 and 176.63 is: 264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 401.80 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/401.80 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 401.80 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 70,969.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,969.05/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.60

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