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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.99, 402.94 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.99, 402.94 and 166.48 is: 249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.99 : 402.94 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.99/402.94 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.99x = 402.94 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.99x = 67,081.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,081.45/268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.38

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