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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.89, 402.17 and 165.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.89, 402.17 and 165.35 is: 248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.89 : 402.17 = 165.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.89/402.17 = 165.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.89x = 402.17 × 165.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.89x = 66,498.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,498.99/267.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.24

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