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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 401.76 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 401.76 and 164.94 is: 247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 401.76 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/401.76 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 401.76 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 66,266.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,266.29/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.85

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