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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.96, 403.48 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.96, 403.48 and 114.96 is: 172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.96 : 403.48 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.96/403.48 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.96x = 403.48 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.96x = 46,384.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,384.06/268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.46

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