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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.61, 402.91 and 165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.61, 402.91 and 165.58 is: 248.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.61 : 402.91 = 165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.61/402.91 = 165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.61x = 402.91 × 165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.61x = 66,711.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,711.00/268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.36

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