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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.97, 404.13 and 171.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.97, 404.13 and 171.51 is: 257.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.97 : 404.13 = 171.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.97/404.13 = 171.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.97x = 404.13 × 171.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.97x = 69,311.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,311.48/268.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.70

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