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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 402.68 and 176.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 402.68 and 176.98 is: 265.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 402.68 = 176.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/402.68 = 176.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 402.68 × 176.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 71,266.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,266.31/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.60

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