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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.36, 401.52 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.36, 401.52 and 177.16 is: 265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.36 : 401.52 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.36/401.52 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.36x = 401.52 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.36x = 71,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,133.28/268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.07

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