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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.76, 401.71 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.76, 401.71 and 165.16 is: 247.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.76 : 401.71 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.76/401.71 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.76x = 401.71 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.76x = 66,346.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,346.42/267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.78

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