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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.50, 402.74 and 172.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.50, 402.74 and 172.38 is: 258.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 402.74 = 172.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/402.74 = 172.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 402.74 × 172.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 69,422.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,422.74/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.56

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