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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.93, 404.21 and 178.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.93, 404.21 and 178.17 is: 267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.93 : 404.21 = 178.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.93/404.21 = 178.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.93x = 404.21 × 178.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.93x = 72,018.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,018.10/268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.79

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