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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.60, 402.91 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.60, 402.91 and 114.53 is: 171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.60 : 402.91 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.60/402.91 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.60x = 402.91 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.60x = 46,145.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,145.28/268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.80

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