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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.30, 400.91 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.30, 400.91 and 164.40 is: 246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.30 : 400.91 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.30/400.91 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.30x = 400.91 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.30x = 65,909.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,909.60/267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.58

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