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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.40, 401.69 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.40, 401.69 and 165.76 is: 248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.40 : 401.69 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.40/401.69 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.40x = 401.69 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.40x = 66,583.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,583.54/268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.07

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