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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.51, 402.56 and 114.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.51, 402.56 and 114.34 is: 171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.51 : 402.56 = 114.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.51/402.56 = 114.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.51x = 402.56 × 114.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.51x = 46,028.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,028.71/268.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.42

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