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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.59, 402.31 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.59, 402.31 and 114.32 is: 171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.59 : 402.31 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.59/402.31 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.59x = 402.31 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.59x = 45,989.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,989.50/268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.23

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