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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.96, 371.12 and 175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.96, 371.12 and 175.72 is: 242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.96 : 371.12 = 175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.96/371.12 = 175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.96x = 371.12 × 175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.96x = 65,213.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,213.21/268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.46

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