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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.01, 401.21 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.01, 401.21 and 164.96 is: 246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.01 : 401.21 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.01/401.21 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.01x = 401.21 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.01x = 66,183.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,183.60/268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.94

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