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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.73, 403.02 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.73, 403.02 and 171.09 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.73 : 403.02 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.73/403.02 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.73x = 403.02 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.73x = 68,952.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,952.69/268.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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