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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.72, 403.33 and 177.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.72, 403.33 and 177.47 is: 266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.72 : 403.33 = 177.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.72/403.33 = 177.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.72x = 403.33 × 177.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.72x = 71,579.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,579.54/268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.37

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