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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.70, 403.18 and 114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.70, 403.18 and 114.68 is: 172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.70 : 403.18 = 114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.70/403.18 = 114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.70x = 403.18 × 114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.70x = 46,236.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,236.68/268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.08

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