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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.99, 403.73 and 166.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.99, 403.73 and 166.47 is: 249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.99 : 403.73 = 166.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.99/403.73 = 166.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.99x = 403.73 × 166.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.99x = 67,208.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,208.93/268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.86

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