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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.48, 401.52 and 164.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.48, 401.52 and 164.81 is: 247.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.48 : 401.52 = 164.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.48/401.52 = 164.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.48x = 401.52 × 164.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.48x = 66,174.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,174.51/267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.40

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