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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.40, 400.60 and 164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.40, 400.60 and 164.74 is: 246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.40 : 400.60 = 164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.40/400.60 = 164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.40x = 400.60 × 164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.40x = 65,994.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,994.84/267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.80

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