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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.36, 402.22 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.36, 402.22 and 177.04 is: 265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.36 : 402.22 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.36/402.22 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.36x = 402.22 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.36x = 71,209.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,209.03/268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.35

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