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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.39, 402.72 and 165.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.39, 402.72 and 165.61 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.39 : 402.72 = 165.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.39/402.72 = 165.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.39x = 402.72 × 165.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.39x = 66,694.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,694.46/268.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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