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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.26, 401.40 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.26, 401.40 and 165.60 is: 247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.26 : 401.40 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.26/401.40 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.26x = 401.40 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.26x = 66,471.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,471.84/268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.79

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