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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.45, 401.99 and 165.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.45, 401.99 and 165.43 is: 247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.45 : 401.99 = 165.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.45/401.99 = 165.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.45x = 401.99 × 165.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.45x = 66,501.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,501.21/268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.72

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