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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.88, 403.02 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.88, 403.02 and 176.22 is: 264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.88 : 403.02 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.88/403.02 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.88x = 403.02 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.88x = 71,020.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,020.18/268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.13

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