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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.77, 402.13 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.77, 402.13 and 164.28 is: 245.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.77 : 402.13 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.77/402.13 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.77x = 402.13 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.77x = 66,061.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,061.92/268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.79

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