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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.87, 402.77 and 177.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.87, 402.77 and 177.29 is: 265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.87 : 402.77 = 177.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.87/402.77 = 177.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.87x = 402.77 × 177.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.87x = 71,405.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,405.52/268.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.58

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