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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 402.49 and 114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 402.49 and 114.33 is: 171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 402.49 = 114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/402.49 = 114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 402.49 × 114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 46,016.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,016.68/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.42

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