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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.67, 402.96 and 114.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.67, 402.96 and 114.59 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.67 : 402.96 = 114.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.67/402.96 = 114.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.67x = 402.96 × 114.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.67x = 46,175.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,175.19/268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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