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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.97, 402.62 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.97, 402.62 and 176.31 is: 263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.97 : 402.62 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.97/402.62 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.97x = 402.62 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.97x = 70,985.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,985.05/268.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.92

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