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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 400.32 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 400.32 and 164.32 is: 246.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 400.32 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/400.32 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 400.32 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 65,780.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,780.58/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.37

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