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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.66, 402.94 and 114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.66, 402.94 and 114.60 is: 171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.66 : 402.94 = 114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.66/402.94 = 114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.66x = 402.94 × 114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.66x = 46,176.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,176.92/268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.88

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