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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.99, 400.73 and 164.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.99, 400.73 and 164.47 is: 246.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.99 : 400.73 = 164.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.99/400.73 = 164.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.99x = 400.73 × 164.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.99x = 65,906.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,906.99/266.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.86

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