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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.58, 402.90 and 175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.58, 402.90 and 175.82 is: 263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.58 : 402.90 = 175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.58/402.90 = 175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.58x = 402.90 × 175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.58x = 70,837.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,837.88/268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.75

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