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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.80, 402.99 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.80, 402.99 and 176.28 is: 264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.80 : 402.99 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.80/402.99 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.80x = 402.99 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.80x = 71,039.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,039.08/268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.28

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