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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.68, 400.98 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.68, 400.98 and 164.64 is: 246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.68 : 400.98 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.68/400.98 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.68x = 400.98 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.68x = 66,017.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,017.35/267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.63

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