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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.30, 401.64 and 176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.30, 401.64 and 176.57 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.30 : 401.64 = 176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.30/401.64 = 176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.30x = 401.64 × 176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.30x = 70,917.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,917.57/268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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