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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.35, 401.76 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.35, 401.76 and 176.73 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.35 : 401.76 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.35/401.76 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.35x = 401.76 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.35x = 71,003.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,003.04/268.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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