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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.64, 402.96 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.64, 402.96 and 177.20 is: 265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.64 : 402.96 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.64/402.96 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.64x = 402.96 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.64x = 71,404.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,404.51/268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.80

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