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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.62, 403.04 and 114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.62, 403.04 and 114.58 is: 171.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.62 : 403.04 = 114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.62/403.04 = 114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.62x = 403.04 × 114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.62x = 46,180.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,180.32/268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.92

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