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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.42, 400.83 and 164.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.42, 400.83 and 164.78 is: 246.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.42 : 400.83 = 164.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.42/400.83 = 164.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.42x = 400.83 × 164.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.42x = 66,048.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,048.77/267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.99

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