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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.72, 403.06 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.72, 403.06 and 166.20 is: 249.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.72 : 403.06 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.72/403.06 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.72x = 403.06 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.72x = 66,988.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,988.57/268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.29

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