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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.42, 403.20 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.42, 403.20 and 165.76 is: 248.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.42 : 403.20 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.42/403.20 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.42x = 403.20 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.42x = 66,834.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,834.43/268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.99

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