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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.39, 401.22 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.39, 401.22 and 164.61 is: 247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.39 : 401.22 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.39/401.22 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.39x = 401.22 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.39x = 66,044.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,044.82/267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.00

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