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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.53, 400.84 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.53, 400.84 and 164.50 is: 246.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.53 : 400.84 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.53/400.84 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.53x = 400.84 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.53x = 65,936.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,936.77/267.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.47

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