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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 402.45 and 165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 402.45 and 165.63 is: 248.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 402.45 = 165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/402.45 = 165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 402.45 × 165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 66,657.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,657.79/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.43

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