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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.60, 400.68 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.60, 400.68 and 164.76 is: 246.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.60 : 400.68 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.60/400.68 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.60x = 400.68 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.60x = 66,016.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,016.04/267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.70

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