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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.91, 402.82 and 165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.91, 402.82 and 165.90 is: 248.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.91 : 402.82 = 165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.91/402.82 = 165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.91x = 402.82 × 165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.91x = 66,827.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,827.84/268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.51

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