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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.64, 403.11 and 114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.64, 403.11 and 114.55 is: 171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.64 : 403.11 = 114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.64/403.11 = 114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.64x = 403.11 × 114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.64x = 46,176.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,176.25/268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.89

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