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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.37, 402.46 and 165.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.37, 402.46 and 165.35 is: 247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.37 : 402.46 = 165.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.37/402.46 = 165.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.37x = 402.46 × 165.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.37x = 66,546.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,546.76/268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.97

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