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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.79, 403.30 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.79, 403.30 and 114.75 is: 172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.79 : 403.30 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.79/403.30 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.79x = 403.30 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.79x = 46,278.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,278.68/268.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.17

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