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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.52, 401.96 and 177.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.52, 401.96 and 177.02 is: 264.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.52 : 401.96 = 177.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.52/401.96 = 177.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.52x = 401.96 × 177.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.52x = 71,154.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,154.96/268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.99

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