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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.65, 403.01 and 104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.65, 403.01 and 104.11 is: 156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.65 : 403.01 = 104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.65/403.01 = 104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.65x = 403.01 × 104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.65x = 41,954.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,954.84/268.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.17

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