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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 399.76 and 164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 399.76 and 164.02 is: 245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 399.76 = 164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/399.76 = 164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 399.76 × 164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 65,568.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,568.64/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.80

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