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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.80, 402.88 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.80, 402.88 and 166 is: 248.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.80 : 402.88 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.80/402.88 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.80x = 402.88 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.80x = 66,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,878.08/268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.80

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