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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.54, 400.26 and 164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.54, 400.26 and 164.42 is: 246.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.54 : 400.26 = 164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.54/400.26 = 164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.54x = 400.26 × 164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.54x = 65,811.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,811.75/266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.92

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