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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.55, 402.05 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.55, 402.05 and 176.96 is: 264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.55 : 402.05 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.55/402.05 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.55x = 402.05 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.55x = 71,148.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,148.22/268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.94

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