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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.72, 403.08 and 165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.72, 403.08 and 165.88 is: 248.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.72 : 403.08 = 165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.72/403.08 = 165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.72x = 403.08 × 165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.72x = 66,862.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,862.91/268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.82

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