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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.63, 403.01 and 177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.63, 403.01 and 177.50 is: 266.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.63 : 403.01 = 177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.63/403.01 = 177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.63x = 403.01 × 177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.63x = 71,534.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,534.28/268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.29

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