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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.94, 401.16 and 164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.94, 401.16 and 164.46 is: 247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.94 : 401.16 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.94/401.16 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.94x = 401.16 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.94x = 65,974.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,974.77/266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.15

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