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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.25, 401.76 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.25, 401.76 and 176.72 is: 264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.25 : 401.76 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.25/401.76 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.25x = 401.76 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.25x = 70,997.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,997.02/268.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.67

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