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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 402.53 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 402.53 and 114.44 is: 171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 402.53 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/402.53 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 402.53 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 46,065.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,065.53/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.53

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