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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.78, 401.44 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.78, 401.44 and 164.73 is: 246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.78 : 401.44 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.78/401.44 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.78x = 401.44 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.78x = 66,129.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,129.21/267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.95

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