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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.84, 401.90 and 165.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.84, 401.90 and 165.20 is: 247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.84 : 401.90 = 165.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.84/401.90 = 165.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.84x = 401.90 × 165.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.84x = 66,391.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,391.04/267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.88

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