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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 401.60 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 401.60 and 165.06 is: 247.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 401.60 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/401.60 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 401.60 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 66,288.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,288.10/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.27

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