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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.98, 402.90 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.98, 402.90 and 171.54 is: 256.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.98 : 402.90 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.98/402.90 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.98x = 402.90 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.98x = 69,113.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,113.47/268.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.95

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