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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.56, 400.55 and 164.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.56, 400.55 and 164.53 is: 246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.56 : 400.55 = 164.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.56/400.55 = 164.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.56x = 400.55 × 164.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.56x = 65,901.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,901.90/267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.31

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