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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.80, 403.38 and 177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.80, 403.38 and 177.36 is: 266.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.80 : 403.38 = 177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.80/403.38 = 177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.80x = 403.38 × 177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.80x = 71,543.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,543.48/268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.16

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