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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.29, 401.39 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.29, 401.39 and 165.18 is: 248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.29 : 401.39 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.29/401.39 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.29x = 401.39 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.29x = 66,298.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,298.77/267.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.05

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