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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.61, 400.40 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.61, 400.40 and 164.08 is: 246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.61 : 400.40 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.61/400.40 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.61x = 400.40 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.61x = 65,697.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,697.63/266.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.42

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