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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.61, 401.90 and 177.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.61, 401.90 and 177.41 is: 265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.61 : 401.90 = 177.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.61/401.90 = 177.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.61x = 401.90 × 177.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.61x = 71,301.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,301.20/268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.45

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