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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.73, 401.59 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.73, 401.59 and 164.70 is: 247.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.73 : 401.59 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.73/401.59 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.73x = 401.59 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.73x = 66,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,142.08/267.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.05

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