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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.76, 401.64 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.76, 401.64 and 165.08 is: 247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.76 : 401.64 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.76/401.64 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.76x = 401.64 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.76x = 66,304.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,304.04/267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.62

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