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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 402.58 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 402.58 and 176.97 is: 265.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 402.58 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/402.58 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 402.58 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 71,244.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,244.58/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.62

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