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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.46, 403.37 and 171.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.46, 403.37 and 171.01 is: 256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.46 : 403.37 = 171.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.46/403.37 = 171.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.46x = 403.37 × 171.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.46x = 68,979.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,979.94/268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.94

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