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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.52, 400.26 and 163.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.52, 400.26 and 163.03 is: 243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.52 : 400.26 = 163.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.52/400.26 = 163.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.52x = 400.26 × 163.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.52x = 65,252.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,252.39/267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.92

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