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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.31, 401.76 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.31, 401.76 and 181.44 is: 271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.31 : 401.76 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.31/401.76 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.31x = 401.76 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.31x = 72,895.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,895.33/268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.68

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