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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.26, 402.48 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.26, 402.48 and 181.68 is: 272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.26 : 402.48 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.26/402.48 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.26x = 402.48 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.26x = 73,122.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,122.57/268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.58

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