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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.89, 403.17 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.89, 403.17 and 177.32 is: 265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.89 : 403.17 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.89/403.17 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.89x = 403.17 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.89x = 71,488.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,488.09/268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.86

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