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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.44, 401.25 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.44, 401.25 and 164.57 is: 246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.44 : 401.25 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.44/401.25 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.44x = 401.25 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.44x = 66,032.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,032.32/267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.91

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