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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.46, 402 and 181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.46, 402 and 181.70 is: 272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.46 : 402 = 181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.46/402 = 181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.46x = 402 × 181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.46x = 73,043.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,043.40/268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.08

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