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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.91, 401.32 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.91, 401.32 and 164.90 is: 247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.91 : 401.32 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.91/401.32 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.91x = 401.32 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.91x = 66,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,178.88/267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.02

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