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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.46, 402.66 and 177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.46, 402.66 and 177.22 is: 265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.46 : 402.66 = 177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.46/402.66 = 177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.46x = 402.66 × 177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.46x = 71,359.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,359.41/268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.81

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