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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.58, 402.76 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.58, 402.76 and 114.57 is: 171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.58 : 402.76 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.58/402.76 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.58x = 402.76 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.58x = 46,145.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,145.22/268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.82

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