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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.45, 400.49 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.45, 400.49 and 164.43 is: 246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.45 : 400.49 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.45/400.49 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.45x = 400.49 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.45x = 65,850.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,850.57/267.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.22

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