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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.79, 400.64 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.79, 400.64 and 164.67 is: 247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.79 : 400.64 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.79/400.64 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.79x = 400.64 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.79x = 65,973.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,973.57/266.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.29

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