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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.24, 402.12 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.24, 402.12 and 181.60 is: 272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.24 : 402.12 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.24/402.12 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.24x = 402.12 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.24x = 73,024.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,024.99/268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.24

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