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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.46, 401.74 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.46, 401.74 and 164.79 is: 247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.46 : 401.74 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.46/401.74 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.46x = 401.74 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.46x = 66,202.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,202.32/267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.52

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