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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.81, 401.59 and 165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.81, 401.59 and 165.14 is: 247.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.81 : 401.59 = 165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.81/401.59 = 165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.81x = 401.59 × 165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.81x = 66,318.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,318.28/267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.64

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