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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 402.92 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 402.92 and 171.18 is: 256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 402.92 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/402.92 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 402.92 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 68,971.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,971.85/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.48

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