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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.25, 402.37 and 165.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.25, 402.37 and 165.83 is: 248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.25 : 402.37 = 165.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.25/402.37 = 165.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.25x = 402.37 × 165.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.25x = 66,722.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,722.59/268.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.74

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