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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.68, 402.56 and 177.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.68, 402.56 and 177.35 is: 265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.68 : 402.56 = 177.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.68/402.56 = 177.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.68x = 402.56 × 177.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.68x = 71,391.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,391.12/268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.71

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