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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.98, 403.77 and 166.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.98, 403.77 and 166.31 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.98 : 403.77 = 166.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.98/403.77 = 166.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.98x = 403.77 × 166.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.98x = 67,150.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,150.99/268.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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