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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.74, 402.80 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.74, 402.80 and 114.43 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.74 : 402.80 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.74/402.80 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.74x = 402.80 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.74x = 46,092.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,092.40/268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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