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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.04, 402.51 and 165.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.04, 402.51 and 165.93 is: 249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.04 : 402.51 = 165.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.04/402.51 = 165.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.04x = 402.51 × 165.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.04x = 66,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,788.48/268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.17

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