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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.46, 403.24 and 165.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.46, 403.24 and 165.79 is: 249.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.46 : 403.24 = 165.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.46/403.24 = 165.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.46x = 403.24 × 165.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.46x = 66,853.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,853.16/268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.02

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