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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.82, 402.80 and 166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.82, 402.80 and 166.10 is: 248.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.82 : 402.80 = 166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.82/402.80 = 166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.82x = 402.80 × 166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.82x = 66,905.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,905.08/268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.88

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