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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.50, 403.67 and 177.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.50, 403.67 and 177.38 is: 266.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 403.67 = 177.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/403.67 = 177.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 403.67 × 177.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 71,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,602.98/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.68

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