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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 402.66 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 402.66 and 166.38 is: 249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 402.66 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/402.66 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 402.66 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 66,994.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,994.57/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.57

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