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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.01, 402.41 and 165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.01, 402.41 and 165.72 is: 248.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.01 : 402.41 = 165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.01/402.41 = 165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.01x = 402.41 × 165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.01x = 66,687.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,687.39/268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.82

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