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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.27, 400.39 and 164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.27, 400.39 and 164.26 is: 246.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.27 : 400.39 = 164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.27/400.39 = 164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.27x = 400.39 × 164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.27x = 65,766.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,766.06/267.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.07

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