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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.24, 401.72 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.24, 401.72 and 154 is: 230.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.24 : 401.72 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.24/401.72 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.24x = 401.72 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.24x = 61,864.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,864.88/268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.63

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