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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.06, 402.07 and 165.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.06, 402.07 and 165.35 is: 248.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.06 : 402.07 = 165.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.06/402.07 = 165.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.06x = 402.07 × 165.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.06x = 66,482.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,482.27/268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.01

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