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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.59, 402.89 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.59, 402.89 and 114.35 is: 171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.59 : 402.89 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.59/402.89 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.59x = 402.89 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.59x = 46,070.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,070.91/268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.53

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