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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.90, 401.25 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.90, 401.25 and 165.06 is: 247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.90 : 401.25 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.90/401.25 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.90x = 401.25 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.90x = 66,230.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,230.33/267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.22

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