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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268, 402.01 and 165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268, 402.01 and 165.22 is: 247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268 : 402.01 = 165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268/402.01 = 165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268x = 402.01 × 165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268x = 66,420.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,420.09/268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.84

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