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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.01, 400.91 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.01, 400.91 and 164.72 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.01 : 400.91 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.01/400.91 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.01x = 400.91 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.01x = 66,037.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,037.90/267.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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