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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.64, 401.28 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.64, 401.28 and 164.68 is: 246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.64 : 401.28 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.64/401.28 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.64x = 401.28 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.64x = 66,082.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,082.79/267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.91

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