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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.20, 400.80 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.20, 400.80 and 164.96 is: 247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.20 : 400.80 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.20/400.80 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.20x = 400.80 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.20x = 66,115.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,115.97/267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.44

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