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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.49, 402.35 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.49, 402.35 and 164.16 is: 246.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.49 : 402.35 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.49/402.35 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.49x = 402.35 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.49x = 66,048.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,048.96/268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.00

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