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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.43, 400.71 and 164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.43, 400.71 and 164.42 is: 246.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.43 : 400.71 = 164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.43/400.71 = 164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.43x = 400.71 × 164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.43x = 65,886.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,886.65/267.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.37

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