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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.98, 403.17 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.98, 403.17 and 115.04 is: 172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.98 : 403.17 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.98/403.17 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.98x = 403.17 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.98x = 46,378.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,378.66/268.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.42

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