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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.99, 400.46 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.99, 400.46 and 164.43 is: 246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.99 : 400.46 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.99/400.46 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.99x = 400.46 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.99x = 65,846.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,846.82/266.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.63

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