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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.52, 400.83 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.52, 400.83 and 164.58 is: 246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.52 : 400.83 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.52/400.83 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.52x = 400.83 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.52x = 65,968.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,968.60/267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.60

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