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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.48, 403.02 and 165.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.48, 403.02 and 165.81 is: 248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.48 : 403.02 = 165.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.48/403.02 = 165.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.48x = 403.02 × 165.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.48x = 66,824.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,824.75/268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.90

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