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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 400.15 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 400.15 and 164.70 is: 247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 400.15 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/400.15 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 400.15 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 65,904.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,904.71/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.06

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