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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.51, 400.88 and 164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.51, 400.88 and 164.77 is: 246.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.51 : 400.88 = 164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.51/400.88 = 164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.51x = 400.88 × 164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.51x = 66,053.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,053.00/267.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.92

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