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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.37, 400.96 and 164.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.37, 400.96 and 164.35 is: 246.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.37 : 400.96 = 164.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.37/400.96 = 164.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.37x = 400.96 × 164.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.37x = 65,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,895.30/267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.46

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