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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.54, 402.96 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.54, 402.96 and 166.07 is: 249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.54 : 402.96 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.54/402.96 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.54x = 402.96 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.54x = 66,919.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,919.57/268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.20

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