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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.93, 404 and 177.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.93, 404 and 177.81 is: 267.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.93 : 404 = 177.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.93/404 = 177.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.93x = 404 × 177.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.93x = 71,835.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,835.24/268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.12

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