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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.16, 400.71 and 165.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.16, 400.71 and 165.07 is: 247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.16 : 400.71 = 165.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.16/400.71 = 165.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.16x = 400.71 × 165.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.16x = 66,145.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,145.20/267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.59

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