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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.68, 403.29 and 181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.68, 403.29 and 181.74 is: 272.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.68 : 403.29 = 181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.68/403.29 = 181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.68x = 403.29 × 181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.68x = 73,293.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,293.92/268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.79

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