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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.93, 402.89 and 177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.93, 402.89 and 177.36 is: 265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.93 : 402.89 = 177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.93/402.89 = 177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.93x = 402.89 × 177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.93x = 71,454.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,454.17/268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.70

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